Online procedure for appointment of a Director as per the Companies Act, 2013

The company must formally appoint a director by passing a resolution in a general meeting. This can occur during an Annual General Meeting (AGM). However, if there’s a need to appoint a director mid-year, the company can do so in an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
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A Private Company must have a minimum of two directors and can have up to fifteen. If needed, the company can exceed this limit by appointing additional directors through a special resolution, which demands support from over 75% of the voting shareholders. Occasionally, a company might need to expand its board of directors to meet business needs or shareholder demands. However, all such appointments must align with the regulations outlined in the Companies Act 2013 to ensure legal validity.

As per the Act, an One Person Company, Private Limited Company, and Public Limited Company requires at least 1, 2, and 3 directors in-charge respectively. Apart from that, an organization can appoint a new director on numerous grounds:
  • Bringing in new Talent and Proficiency
  • Expanding business venture
  • Death / Removal / Retirement of an existing director
  • Requirement of woman director in the company (for companies with more than Rs.300 Crore annual turnover)
  • Appointing a Nominee Director by the Central Govt. as per Section 161(3) of the Act (in case of mismanagement & oppression)
  • Appointing an Independent Director following Section 149(6) of the Act
In a private company, following their Article of Association (AoA), the shareholders can appoint an individual as the director of that particular organization. In case of a Nominee Director, the Govt. of India carries out the necessary procedure. The individual being appointed as the director, should fulfill the following criterias:
  • Age between 25-70
  • Resident of India (Staying in India for not less than 12 months at a stretch)
  • Not have been sentenced to imprisonment for any period
  • Not have been detained under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange & Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974

Required Documents

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Passport Size Photograph
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PAN Card
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Digital Signature Certificate
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Adhaar Card/ID Proof
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Address Proof
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Director Identification Number (DIN)

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FAQ

Primarily, the shareholders of an organization can appoint a director by following the provisions of Section 2(34) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Govt. of India may appoint a Nominee Director in case of mismanagement or oppression.

An individual being appointed as a Director is mandated furnish the following the documents to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
  • Self attested Identification Proof
  • Photocopy of Passport (Optional)
  • Self attested Copy of Residential Proof
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Director Identification Number (DIN)
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
  • PAN Card (for an Indian Citizen/NRI/Foreigner)

As per the guidelines of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs of the Indian Government there is a specific limit for minimum number of the appointed directors for different types of organization.

  • For One Person Company (OPC) – 1
  • For Private Limited Company – 2
  • For Public Company – 3
Following the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, an Indian organization can appoint a Foreigner or NRI as a director. To appoint an NRI or foreigner, it is mandatory to have atleast one Indian resident Director on board.
Yes. Section 165(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 states that an individual can hold upto 20 directorships in organizations.
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