Director Appointment (with DIN & DSC)

Director Appointment with New DIN and DSC

Appointing a new director who does not yet have a DIN or DSC requires obtaining both before filing the appointment e-form on MCA. FinLegit handles the complete appointment process – DSC issuance, DIN application, board resolution, and DIR-12 filing – for Rs 3,000.

Process

1. Class 3 DSC issued via Aadhaar eKYC for the incoming director (same day)
2. DIN applied for via MCA portal with supporting documents
3. Board resolution drafted and passed for director appointment
4. Consent letter obtained from incoming director (DIR-2)
5. Form DIR-12 filed on MCA within 30 days of appointment date
6. Register of directors updated with new appointment

Documents Required

• PAN and Aadhaar of new director
• Photograph of new director
• Residential address proof
• DSC of existing director for DIR-12 signing

FAQ

How many directors can a Pvt Ltd company have? Minimum 2, maximum 15 directors. The limit can be increased beyond 15 by special resolution.

What is the time limit for filing DIR-12? Form DIR-12 must be filed within 30 days of the date of appointment. Late filing attracts additional fees.