Add Director
At G K B & Associates, we handle the whole process—from checking if someone is eligible to be a director all the way through to filing the necessary paperwork with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). We make sure your new director is appointed quickly, correctly, and without any compliance issues.
Benefits of Adding a Director
Enhanced Expertise – Bring in professionals with specialized skills to drive growth.
Business Expansion – Strengthen the board for scaling operations or entering new markets.
Investor Representation – Allow investors to appoint directors for better governance.
Compliance Fulfilment – Meet statutory requirements for minimum directors (e.g., for Public Companies).
Improved Decision-Making – More diverse perspectives for better corporate governance.
Documents Needed to Add a Director
From the Proposed Director:
- 1. Director Identification Number (DIN) (apply if not available)
- 2. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
- 3. PAN card (mandatory)
- 4. Aadhaar card or other address proof (passport, voter ID, driving license)
- 5. Passport-size photograph
- 6. Email ID & mobile number
- 7. Declaration of non-disqualification (Form DIR-8)
- 8. Consent to act as director (Form DIR-2)
From the Company:
- 1. Current Certificate of Incorporation
- 2. Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA)
- 3. Board Resolution approving the appointment
- 4. Shareholder Resolution (if required under the Act or AoA)
Our Process
01
Eligibility & Consent
We verify that the person meets all requirements under the Companies Act and get the necessary consent forms (DIR-2 & DIR-8) filled out.
02
DIN & DSC Processing
If not already available, we guide the director through the MCA-approved process to obtain the DIN and DSC.
03
Board/Shareholder Approval
We draft and pass the Board Resolution, and if needed, the Shareholder Resolution for appointing the new director.
Eligibility
- ✅ Must be at least 18 years old.
- ✅ Must not be disqualified under Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- ✅ Can be an Indian or foreign national.
Types of Directors You Can Appoint
- 1. Executive Director
- 2. Non-Executive Director
- 3. Additional Director (appointed between AGMs)
- 4. Nominee Director
- 5. Independent Director
Timeframe: 3–5 working days for MCA approval after documentation and resolutions are ready.
Post-Appointment Updates: Update company records, bank signatories, and notify relevant authorities or stakeholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
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