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Add/Remove Director

Add Director to Private Limited Company filings handled end-to-end — and, just as often needed, the reverse process to remove director from company when a board seat changes hands.

DIR-12 filing for appointments and removals DIN verification included Board resolution drafting included

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Add Director to Private Limited Company refers to the MCA filing process — centered on Form DIR-12 — used to appoint a new director to a company's board, with the identical form and a mirrored process also used for a director exit when someone resigns or is removed.

Adding a co-founder, investor nominee, or independent director to a company's board is a routine event, but the filing itself has a few steps that trip up founders attempting it without guidance — DIN verification, board resolution drafting, and the actual DIR 12 filing all need to happen in the right sequence.

The new director must already hold a valid Director Identification Number, or obtain one first, before they can be added to the board — a step some founders discover only after starting the appointment process, adding unplanned delay to what should be a quick filing.

The exit process follows a closely related path using the same DIR-12 form, but with its own procedural nuances — a resignation requires the resigning director's own notice, while a removal by the board or shareholders follows a different, more formal procedure under the Companies Act.

bizOversal handles both directions of this filing — appointment and removal — as routine board-change engagements, verifying DIN status and drafting the board resolution correctly, since a defective filing can create downstream confusion about who is actually authorized to act for the company.

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Who needs Add/Remove Director

Companies appointing a new co-founder, investor nominee, or independent director to the board
Companies needing to process a director exit following a resignation or board decision
Founders who assumed a verbal board decision was sufficient without the actual MCA filing
Companies whose director records with the MCA no longer reflect who is actually on the board
How it works

Your add/remove director roadmap

1

DIN Verification

We confirm the incoming or outgoing director's DIN status before filing anything.

Day 1
2

Board Resolution

A board resolution authorizing the appointment or removal is drafted and passed.

Day 1–2
3

DIR-12 Filing

The DIR 12 filing is submitted to the MCA reflecting the board change.

Day 2–3
4

Confirmation

You receive confirmation once the MCA's records reflect the updated board.

Day 4–7
What you actually receive

Deliverables checklist

We separate what the government issues from what our team drafts and delivers.

Government filings & certificates
Filed DIR-12 acknowledgement
Updated MCA director records
bizOversal drafted deliverables
DIN verification for the incoming or outgoing director
Board resolution drafting for the appointment or removal
Avoid these pitfalls

Common mistakes with Add/Remove Director

Starting the appointment process before confirming the new director already holds a valid DIN
Treating a verbal board decision as sufficient without completing the actual MCA filing
Using the wrong exit procedure — resignation and removal follow different processes
Letting MCA director records fall out of sync with who is actually serving on the board
No surprises

Transparent pricing matrix

Prices in INR, exclusive of 18% GST.
ComponentProfessional FeeGovt. / Statutory Charge
Add director (DIN verification + DIR-12 filing) ₹2,499 ₹0–₹600
Remove director (DIR-12 filing) ₹2,499 ₹0–₹600
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Appointing vs. removing a director

Action Trigger Key Requirement
Add Director New co-founder, investor nominee Valid DIN + board resolution
Remove Director Resignation or board removal Resignation notice or removal resolution
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Frequently asked

Add/Remove Director — FAQs

The incoming director needs a valid Director Identification Number, and the board needs to pass a formal resolution approving the appointment before the DIR-12 filing itself.
A resignation requires the director's own written notice, which is then filed via DIR-12 along with board acknowledgement — a distinct process from a board-initiated removal.
Yes, through a formal board or shareholder resolution under the Companies Act, though this follows a more structured procedure than a voluntary resignation.
Typically 4–7 days from DIN verification through MCA confirmation, assuming the incoming or outgoing director's documentation is in order.
At least one director on an Indian company's board must be a resident, but additional directors, including the one being newly appointed, can be non-resident depending on the company's overall board composition.
MCA records will not reflect the actual board composition until filed, which can create legal ambiguity about who is authorized to act for the company in the interim.

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