Appointment of Company Secretary
Appoint a Company Secretary (KMP): Board resolution, verify ACS/FCS membership, file forms. Appointment of Company Secretary takes 5 steps over about 102 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 Company Secretary?
5 steps over about 102 days, filing DIR-12 and MR-1 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verify ACS/FCS Membership | None | within 3 days |
| 2 | Pass Board Resolution | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | File DIR-12 with ROC | DIR-12 | within 30 days |
| 4 | File MR-1 with ROC | MR-1 | within 60 days |
| 5 | Intimate Stock Exchange (if listed) | None | within 2 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 5 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Verify ACS/FCS Membership
Confirm the candidate holds valid Associate or Fellow membership of ICSI.
- ACS/FCS membership verified
- Membership certificate obtained
Pass Board Resolution
Board resolution for appointment of Company Secretary as KMP.
File DIR-12 with ROC
File Form DIR-12 within 30 days of appointment.
File MR-1 with ROC
File Form MR-1 for appointment of KMP within 60 days.
Intimate Stock Exchange (if listed)
Notify stock exchange of KMP appointment within prescribed timeline.
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 Company Secretary take?
About 102 days across 5 steps. The first step is: Verify ACS/FCS Membership.
Which MCA forms are filed for Appointment of Company Secretary?
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 Company Secretary for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.