Add/Remove Director

Under the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors is the primary governing body responsible for managing the operations and compliance of a company. To expand, onboard new corporate partners, or handle board member exits, a company must follow a strict statutory process to add or remove a director. The appointment or resignation of a director requires verifying the individual's Director Identification Number (DIN) and Digital Signature (DSC), executing board resolutions and appointment letters, and filing Form DIR-12 on the MCA portal within 30 days of the change. For removal of an inactive or conflicting director, the company must also provide special notice to shareholders and pass a resolution at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).

Any registered company in India seeking to change its board structure. The proposed director must be an individual, not hold disqualifications under Section 164, and possess a valid DIN.