📋 How to Add Directors in a Company

1. Check the Company’s Articles of Association (AoA)

• Review the AoA for rules regarding appointment of directors, number allowed, and process.

2. Board Meeting to Approve Appointment

• Call a Board Meeting to pass a resolution approving the appointment of the new director(s).

• Record the resolution in the minutes.

3. Obtain Consent & Documents from Director

• Get the Director Identification Number (DIN) for the new director (apply if they don’t have one).

• Obtain Consent to act as Director in Form DIR-2.

• Get Declaration of non-disqualification in Form DIR-8.

4. File Form DIR-12 with MCA

• File Form DIR-12 electronically within 30 days of appointment with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

• Attach scanned copies of board resolution, consent, and other required documents.

5. Update Statutory Registers

• Update the Register of Directors and key managerial personnel.

• File necessary returns and maintain records.

🛠 Documents Required to Add Director

• DIN of the new director

• Consent letter (DIR-2)

• Declaration by director (DIR-8)

• Board resolution approving the appointment

• Proof of identity and address of the director

⏳ Timeline

• Appointment to be filed with MCA within 30 days of Board approval.

• Director officially added once DIR-12 is approved.