Local Resident Director Service in India
Nominee Resident Director for Foreign Companies — Instant Companies Act Compliance
The Companies Act 2013 requires every Indian company to have at least one director who has stayed in India for at least 182 days during the preceding calendar year (Section 149(3)). Many foreign companies setting up Indian subsidiaries face a practical challenge — their overseas founders don't meet the residency requirement. Casela Advisors provides a professional Local Resident Director service — appointing a qualified professional as a nominee resident director to meet the Companies Act requirement while the company establishes its India operations.
Our Services
Nominee Director Appointment
Appointment of a qualified CA or professional as local resident director — meeting the Section 149(3) residency requirement of the Companies Act 2013 for the Indian company.
DIN and DSC
Obtaining Director Identification Number (DIN) and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for the nominee director — required for all MCA filings and board resolutions.
Board Resolutions and Filings
Signing of board resolutions, annual general meeting resolutions, statutory forms (MCA filings), and other documents requiring director signature during the engagement.
Compliance Oversight
Oversight of the company's annual compliance calendar — ensuring timely ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, ADT-1), board meetings, and director KYC filings.
Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)
Annual filing of DIR-3 KYC for the nominee director by September 30 each year — maintaining the DIN in active status throughout the tenure.
Director Resignation
Orderly resignation of the nominee director once the company appoints a permanent resident director — with all required MCA filings and complete handover documentation.
Key Benefits
- Immediate compliance with Companies Act resident director requirement
- Professional, experienced director who understands Indian corporate governance
- Protection of company's statutory compliance status during the establishment phase
- Smooth transition to a permanent resident director as the company grows
- Full transparency — nominee director acts as per company instructions within legal limits
Why Choose Us?
- Experienced CAs and professionals appointed as nominee directors
- Complete compliance management alongside the nominee director service
- Clear, documented agreement on role, responsibilities, and limitations
- Regular communication and reporting to the foreign parent company
- Orderly exit process when permanent director is appointed
Who We Help
- Foreign companies incorporating Indian subsidiaries or JVs
- Foreign-founded startups setting up India operations
- Companies whose existing directors do not meet the 182-day residency requirement
- Indian companies temporarily lacking a resident director due to director changes
- Any company needing immediate resolution of the resident director requirement
Need a Resident Director for Your Indian Company?
Professional nominee resident director, DIN/DSC, compliance oversight, and orderly exit — complete local resident director service.
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