DIR-12
Particulars of appointment of directors and KMP. Report appointment, resignation, or a change in designation of a director or KMP.
| Who files | Companies. |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Sections 7, 149, 152, 161, 168 and 203, as applicable |
| Due | Within 30 days of the appointment, cessation or change. |
| How it is filed | MCA V3. |
| Fee | Normal fee. Delay uses the event-form additional-fee table, not the ₹100-a-day annual table. |
| Certification | Professional certification where the form requires it. A resignation letter is attached for a cessation. |
When to file
- Board or shareholder appointment.
- Director resignation.
- Change from additional director to regular director.
Attachments
- Consent in DIR-2
- Interest in DIR-8
- Resolution
- Resignation letter, for a cessation
Steps
- Check the DIN is active and KYC-compliant.
- Pass the resolution.
- File DIR-12 within 30 days.
Questions
- Does the director also file the resignation?
- The company files DIR-12. The resigning director may also send a copy to the ROC under section 168. Do not rely on only one of the two where both are required.
VerifiedAct-sourced — Sections 152, 161 and 168.