Appointment of CFO
Appoint a Chief Financial Officer: Board resolution, file within 30 days. Appointment of CFO takes 4 steps over about 99 days and is filed with the ROC on DIR-12 and MR-1.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Appointment of CFO?
4 steps over about 99 days, filing DIR-12 and MR-1 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pass Board Resolution | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | File DIR-12 with ROC | DIR-12 | within 30 days |
| 3 | File MR-1 with ROC | MR-1 | within 60 days |
| 4 | Intimate Stock Exchange (if listed) | None | within 2 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 4 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Pass Board Resolution
Board resolution approving appointment of CFO as KMP.
File DIR-12 with ROC
File Form DIR-12 within 30 days.
File MR-1 with ROC
File Form MR-1 for KMP appointment within 60 days.
Intimate Stock Exchange (if listed)
Notify stock exchange immediately.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Appointment of CFO take?
About 99 days across 4 steps. The first step is: Pass Board Resolution.
Which MCA forms are filed for Appointment of CFO?
DIR-12 and MR-1. DIR-12 is the change in directors filing under §170 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if DIR-12 and MR-1 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Appointment of CFO for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.