Appointment of Director Services (DIR-12)

Appoint a New Director and File DIR-12 Correctly

Appointing a director is a key governance step that must follow the process laid down in the Companies Act, 2013. The proposed director must hold a valid DIN and provide their consent and declarations, the appointment must be approved by the board or shareholders as applicable, and the appointment must be filed with the Registrar in Form DIR-12 within thirty days. Getting each step right ensures the appointment is valid and on record.

Our director appointment services manage the entire process, from confirming eligibility and DIN status to filing DIR-12 and updating records. This service pairs with our removal of director services, relies on an active DIN maintained through our DIN eKYC services, and parallels our appointment of partner services for LLPs.

Our Director Appointment Services

Eligibility & DIN Check

Confirming the proposed director’s eligibility and that a valid, active DIN is in place.

Consent & Declarations (DIR-2)

Obtaining the director’s consent in DIR-2 and the required declarations of eligibility.

Board / Shareholder Approval

Coordinating the board or shareholder approval required for the appointment.

DIR-12 Filing

Filing Form DIR-12 with the Registrar to record the appointment within the timeline.

Additional & Independent Directors

Handling appointments of additional, independent, and other categories of directors.

Records Update

Updating the register of directors and related statutory records after the appointment.

Benefits of a Compliant Director Appointment

A valid, well-documented director appointment
Confirmed eligibility and active DIN
Proper consent and declarations on record
Correct board or shareholder approval
Timely DIR-12 filing that avoids additional fees
Updated registers and statutory records

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a director appointed?

A director is appointed by obtaining the proposed director’s consent and declarations, securing the necessary board or shareholder approval, and filing the appointment with the Registrar in Form DIR-12. The appointee must hold a valid DIN, and the appointment must be recorded in the company’s registers.

Which form is filed to appoint a director?

The appointment of a director is filed with the Registrar in Form DIR-12, along with the director’s consent and the relevant resolution. The form must be filed within thirty days of the appointment to avoid additional fees.

Does the appointee need a DIN?

Yes. A person must hold a valid Director Identification Number to be appointed as a director. The DIN must be active, which requires the annual eKYC to be up to date, before the appointment can be filed with the Registrar.

What is DIR-2?

DIR-2 is the consent to act as a director given by the proposed appointee. It confirms the person’s willingness to be appointed and is accompanied by declarations of eligibility. DIR-2 is an essential attachment to the appointment filing in DIR-12.

When must DIR-12 be filed?

Form DIR-12 recording a director’s appointment must be filed with the Registrar within thirty days of the appointment. Filing within this period keeps the register of directors current and avoids the additional fees that apply to delayed filing.

Appoint Your Director the Compliant Way

End-to-end director appointment services with accurate DIR-12 filing.