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Regular Director Appointment (AGM)

Appoint a Regular Director via Ordinary Resolution at the Annual General Meeting.

5 steps~91 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Issue Notice of General Meeting

Issue notice of AGM/EGM proposing appointment. At least 21 clear days notice required.

within 21 days · document made for you
2

Pass Ordinary Resolution at AGM

Pass Ordinary Resolution at the AGM for appointment. Subject to retirement by rotation.

within 30 days
3

Issue Appointment Letter

Issue formal appointment letter to the Regular 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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