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Non-Executive Director Appointment

Appoint a Non-Executive Director via Board or Shareholder resolution.

5 steps~48 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Hold Board Meeting

Convene Board Meeting to approve appointment. Alternatively, may be via shareholder resolution at General Meeting.

within 7 days
2

Pass Board / Shareholder Resolution

Pass Board Resolution or Ordinary Resolution (if appointed in General Meeting).

within 1 day · document made for you
3

Issue Appointment Letter

Issue formal appointment letter to the Non-Executive Director.

within 3 days · document made for you
4

File DIR-12 with ROC

File Form DIR-12 with ROC within 30 days of appointment.

within 30 days · files DIR-12 · document made for you
5

Update Statutory Registers

Update Register of Directors and other statutory registers.

within 7 days
  • Register of Directors updated
  • Company website updated
  • Letterhead updated

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