Brief
Director
Addition Process is the Process where the Companies adds member or Directors in
the Company. Before becoming director in the company must meet some criteria
under the Companies Act, 2013 i.e., minimum age for becoming director should be
18 year or older, No Disqualification (should not bankrupt, should not have
been convicted of an offense).
Overview
For
Adding Director in the company, Board Approval and Director’s Consent is
important. Before Becoming Director in any Company, Director should have DIN
and Digital Signature.
Process
Step 1 - Check whether the proposed Director has a DIN and Digital Signature (DSC).
Step 2 – If the Director does not have a DIN, first complete the Digital Signature process, then proceed with the DIN application.
Step 3 – Prepare all required documents, including Notice of Board Meeting, Board Resolution, Notice of EGM, EGM Resolution, Letter of Appointment, and DIR-2 (Consent of the Director).
Step 4 – Conduct the Board Meeting / EGM and pass the necessary resolutions for the Director’s appointment.
Step 5 – After completing the DIN approval and documentation, file Form DIR-12 with the MCA for adding the Director.
Step 6 – The MCA processes the form, and upon approval (often instant), the incoming Director officially becomes a Director of the Company.
Checklist
Details & Documents Required for Director Addition Registration
DIN of incoming Director (if available)
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of incoming Director (if available)
Aadhaar Card of incoming Director
PAN Card of incoming Director
Mobile Number of incoming Director
Email ID of incoming Director
Photograph of incoming Director
Latest Bank Statement of incoming Director (not older than 2 months)
DIR-2 (Consent Letter) of incoming Director
Memorandum of Association (MOA) of the company
Certificate of Incorporation (COI) of the company
Articles of Association (AOA) of the company
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of existing Director
Time Taken
Total Time: Approximately 7 days from the date of receipt of all documents.
- The MCA Department usually processes Form DIR-12 within 3–7 working days.
- We ensure timely follow-ups and coordination for smooth approval
- Our team assists in resolving any queries or clarifications raised by the MCA, if any.
- The incoming Director is officially appointed and added to the company records without delays.
Deliverable
The following deliverables are included in the Biz Silver Plan. Deliverables for other packages may vary accordingly:
- Complete Documentation Support
- Expert Guidance
- Timely Completion
- Digital Signature (Pen Drive)
- DIN Approval Letter
- Approved Documents
Why Choose Us
Bizeneed offers expert guidance, fast and accurate filings, and complete end-to-end support for adding directors. With a reliable and transparent process, we ensure your director appointments are compliant, hassle-free, and timely, giving you peace of mind to focus on growing your business.
FAQs
No, Individual can get only one DIN.
Yes, by activating that DIN through DIN KYC Process.
Yes, Incoming Director’s requires DSC for the Process.
No, Director should meet the specific criteria under the companies Act, 2013 before becoming director of the company.
Yes, a company can appoint more than one director simultaneously by passing a board resolution and filing the necessary forms with MCA.
Once documents are submitted correctly, MCA typically processes director appointments within a few working days or sometime instantly.
Yes Boards’ approval is compulsory before beginning with the Process.
Yes, the company must update its Register of Directors and ensure statutory records reflect the new appointment.
Yes, foreign nationals can be appointed as directors, provided they obtain a DIN and comply with Indian regulations.
For a private company, the maximum is 15 directors (can be increased by passing a special resolution). Public companies may have different limits.