What is the minimum and maximum number of directors for a Pvt Ltd?

A Pvt Ltd must have at least 2 directors (s.149(1)) and may have up to 15 directors without Central Government approval (s.149(1) proviso). Beyond 15, special resolution + CG approval under s.149(1) is required.

Can a director resign by simply sending a notice?

Yes - under s.168(1), a director can resign by giving notice in writing to the company. The company then files DIR-12 within 30 days; the resigning director must file DIR-11 personally within 30 days (s.168(2)).

What is the fee for DIN allotment through DIR-3?

₹500 per DIN application. Where DIN is auto-allotted through SPICe+ (INC-32) for up to 3 directors at the time of incorporation, no separate DIR-3 fee is payable.

What if DIR-12 is filed after 30 days?

Additional fee of ₹100/day (1-15 days), ₹200/day (16-30 days), ₹300/day (31-60 days), ₹400/day (61-90 days), ₹500/day (91-180 days), ₹600/day beyond 180 days - capped at 12× normal fee, plus penalty under s.168(5) of ₹5,000-₹50,000.

Can a foreign national be appointed director without visiting India?

Yes - provided the passport is apostilled (Hague Convention country) or consularly attested (non-Hague), DIR-2 and DIR-8 are notarised and apostilled abroad, and DSC is procured from an Indian certifying authority (or eMudhra overseas DSC).

Does removal of a director require shareholder approval?

Yes - under s.169, removal of a director before expiry of tenure requires a special resolution by the members at a general meeting (with 21-day clear notice + opportunity of being heard). The procedure cannot be used for tribunal-appointed directors.

Is DIR-3 KYC mandatory for a newly appointed director?

Yes - every DIN-holder must file DIR-3 KYC by 30 September of the relevant FY. For DINs allotted between April and September, DIR-3 KYC is due the same FY by 30 September. For DINs allotted between October and March, DIR-3 KYC is due by 30 September of the next FY.

What is MR-1 and when is it filed?

Form MR-1 is the return of appointment of Managing Director / Whole-Time Director / Manager, filed under s.196 and Schedule V within 60 days of Board resolution. Filing fee is ₹5,000. Managerial remuneration beyond 11% of net profit requires Central Government approval under s.197.

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Appoint or remove a director via DIR-12 (₹500 fee, 30-day deadline). DIN through DIR-3 web form. DIR-11 by resigning director. Section 168(5) penalty ₹5K-50K.

Statutory basis: Applicable Central and State regulatory frameworks in India.

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Government fee (est.)₹1,000 (MCA Form DIR-12 Fee)

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About this service

Add Director provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Documentation Review & Drafting

Our legal experts review applicant credentials, draft statutory forms, and prepare required declarations.

Official Portal Filing

Direct electronic submission on the competent regulatory portal with statutory receipt generation.

Application Tracking & Liaison

End-to-end monitoring of department scrutiny, status updates, and milestone alerts.

Specialist CA/CS Scrutiny

Every application is thoroughly audited by qualified corporate compliance professionals before filing.

Clarification & Query Handling

Prompt preparation and submission of replies to department queries or clarification requests.

Final Registration & Certificate Delivery

Official digital certificate issuance with post-approval compliance guidance.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Add Director Statutory Fee	₹1,000 (MCA Form DIR-12 Fee)	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹1,000 (MCA Form DIR-12 Fee)	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

Add Director Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹1,000 (MCA Form DIR-12 Fee)

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹1,000 (MCA Form DIR-12 Fee)

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

1
PAN Card & Aadhaar Card of Proposed Director
Self-attested identity proof with active mobile link.
2
Proof of Residential Address (Voter ID / Passport / Bank Statement)
Self-attested address proof dated within the last 60 days.
3
Form DIR-2 (Consent to act as Director)
Signed consent letter specifying interest in other entities.
4
Form DIR-8 (Intimation of Non-Disqualification)
Statutory declaration that appointee is not disqualified under Section 164.
5
Certified Board Resolution & Letter of Appointment
Official corporate appointment authorization.

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
I-Pro⏱ Day 1
Step 1: DIN & DSC Verification
Verifying active Director Identification Number (DIN) or initiating Class-3 DSC for new appointee.
2
I-Pro⏱ Day 1-2
Step 2: Consent (DIR-2) & Disqualification Disclosure (DIR-8)
Obtaining written consent to act as director in Form DIR-2 and declaration of non-disqualification in DIR-8.
3
I-Pro⏱ Day 2-3
Step 3: Board Meeting & Resolution Passing
Convening board meeting and passing resolution to appoint director as Additional Director.
4
I-Pro⏱ Day 3-5
Step 4: Form DIR-12 Electronic Filing
Filing Form DIR-12 on MCA portal along with appointment letter and statutory attachments.
5
I-Pro⏱ Day 5-6
Step 5: MCA Master Data Updation
Verifying updated director list on MCA company master data and delivering filing acknowledgment.

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)	`One-time mandatory`	Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit
First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers	`5-year tenure`	Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors
Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling	`Annual`	Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually)
Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling	`Annual`	Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually)
Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation	`Annual`	Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September

Filing

Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A)

Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)

Form

One-time mandatory

Deadline

Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit

Filing

First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1)

Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers

Form

5-year tenure

Deadline

Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors

Filing

Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4)

Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling

Form

Annual

Deadline

Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually)

Filing

Annual Return (Form MGT-7)

Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling

Form

Annual

Deadline

Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually)

Filing

Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC)

Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation

Form

Annual

Deadline

Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A)	One-time mandatory	₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)
First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1)	5-year tenure	Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers
Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4)	Annual	₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling
Annual Return (Form MGT-7)	Annual	₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling
Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC)	Annual	₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation

Non-compliance

Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A)

Provision

One-time mandatory

Penalty

₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)

Non-compliance

First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1)

Provision

5-year tenure

Penalty

Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers

Non-compliance

Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4)

Provision

Annual

Penalty

₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling

Non-compliance

Annual Return (Form MGT-7)

Provision

Annual

Penalty

₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling

Non-compliance

Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC)

Provision

Annual

Penalty

₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofs
Why: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.
Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
2
Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leases
Why: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.
Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
3
Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity code
Why: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.
Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.

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Government Fee Breakdown

Required documents

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How it works

Step 1: DIN & DSC Verification

Step 2: Consent (DIR-2) & Disqualification Disclosure (DIR-8)

Step 3: Board Meeting & Resolution Passing

Step 4: Form DIR-12 Electronic Filing

Step 5: MCA Master Data Updation

Post-registration compliance

Penalties for non-compliance

Common mistakes to avoid

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum and maximum number of directors for a Pvt Ltd?

Can a director resign by simply sending a notice?

What is the fee for DIN allotment through DIR-3?

What if DIR-12 is filed after 30 days?

Can a foreign national be appointed director without visiting India?

Does removal of a director require shareholder approval?

Is DIR-3 KYC mandatory for a newly appointed director?

What is MR-1 and when is it filed?

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