Director Resignation
Director Resignation takes 6 steps over about 71 days and is filed with the ROC on DIR-12 and DIR-11.
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 Director Resignation?
6 steps over about 71 days, filing DIR-12 and DIR-11 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obtain Resignation Letter | None | within 1 day |
| 2 | Hold Board Meeting | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | Pass Board Resolution | None | within 1 day |
| 4 | File DIR-12 with ROC (Company Filing) | DIR-12 | within 30 days |
| 5 | File DIR-11 (Director Filing - Recommended) | DIR-11 | within 30 days |
| 6 | Update Statutory Registers | None | within 2 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 6 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Obtain Resignation Letter
Receive resignation letter from the director. Resignation takes effect from date received or date specified, whichever is later.
Hold Board Meeting
Convene Board Meeting to take note of the resignation.
Pass Board Resolution
Pass Board Resolution accepting the resignation. Record in minutes.
File DIR-12 with ROC (Company Filing)
Company must file Form DIR-12 within 30 days. Attachments: Resignation letter, Board Resolution.
File DIR-11 (Director Filing - Recommended)
Resigning director should file Form DIR-11 within 30 days. Attachments: Resignation letter, Proof of dispatch (email/acknowledgment).
Update Statutory Registers
Update Register of Directors with cessation details. Update company website and letterhead if applicable.
- Register of Directors updated
- Company website updated
- Letterhead updated
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 Director Resignation take?
About 71 days across 6 steps. The first step is: Obtain Resignation Letter.
Which MCA forms are filed for Director Resignation?
DIR-12 and DIR-11. DIR-12 is the change in directors filing under §170 of the Companies Act 2013. DIR-11 is the director’s resignation filing under §168 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if DIR-12 and DIR-11 are filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Director Resignation for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.