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Promoter Director Appointment

Appoint a Promoter Director at incorporation or later via Board and Shareholder Resolution.

5 steps~75 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Hold Board Meeting

Convene Board Meeting to propose appointment of Promoter Director.

within 7 days
2

Pass Board Resolution

Pass Board Resolution for appointment of Promoter Director.

within 1 day · document made for you
3

Pass Shareholder Resolution

Pass Shareholder Resolution (Ordinary Resolution) for appointment.

within 30 days
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 Register of Members.

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

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