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Director
Removal Process is the Process where any existing director will not be a part
of a company. Director Removal Process can have 2 cases: First, Director
voluntarily i.e., itself resigning from the company or Removal of Director by
the Shareholder.
Overview
If
Director is resigning from the company, then they submit resignation to the
board, Board passes a resolution accepting the resignation, then companies file
DIR-12 with MCA to update records. If Shareholder is removing the Director then
Special Notice must be given to the company about the purpose removal, Director
gives an opportunity to be heard in the general meeting, Majority votes of
shareholder is required, then companies file DIR-12 with MCA to update records.
Process
Step 1 - Ensure the director has a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Step 2 – Prepare all required documents: Board Meeting notice, Board Resolution, EGM notice & minutes, Resignation Letter, and its acceptance.
Step 3 – File Form DIR-12 with MCA for the director’s removal.
Step 4 – MCA reviews the form and approves the director’s removal officially.
Checklist
Details & Documents Required for Director Removal Process
- DIN of the director to be removed
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of removing Director and Existing Director (if available)
Resignation Letter of the director
Memorandum of Association (MOA)
Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
Articles of Association (AOA)
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.
- Our team ensures timely follow-ups and smooth coordination for approval.
- Our team assists in resolving any queries or clarifications raised by the MCA, if any.
- The director is officially removed and updated in 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)
- Approved Documents
Why Choose Us
Clients trust Bizeneed because we offer end-to-end support, from document preparation to MCA filing. Our expert team ensures accurate, error-free submissions, timely follow-ups, and quick resolution of any queries raised by the authorities. With a transparent and hassle-free process, we help businesses remove directors efficiently and compliantly, saving time and avoiding legal complications.
FAQs
Director removal is the process of officially removing a director from a company’s board as per the Companies Act, 2013.
The board of directors or shareholders can initiate removal through proper resolutions as per the company’s Articles of Association.
Yes, the director to be removed or existing directors filing the form must have a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Yes, directors can be removed by following the proper procedures under the Companies Act, even without their consent, through board/shareholder resolutions.
The director is officially removed from the company records, and the MCA database is updated accordingly.
Yes, penalties may apply under the Companies Act if the director removal is not filed within the stipulated timeline.
Form DIR-12 must be filed within 30 days of the EGM to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Shareholders approve the removal through a special resolution passed in an EGM.
No, only the filing directors or authorized signatories need a valid DSC.
Yes, multiple directors can be removed simultaneously by filing a single DIR-12 with all required attachments.