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Director Resignation

Process for director resignation

6 steps~71 days start to finishfiles DIR-12files DIR-11
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The steps, in order

1

Obtain Resignation Letter

Receive resignation letter from the director. Resignation takes effect from date received or date specified, whichever is later.

within 1 day
2

Hold Board Meeting

Convene Board Meeting to take note of the resignation.

within 7 days
3

Pass Board Resolution

Pass Board Resolution accepting the resignation. Record in minutes.

within 1 day · document made for you
4

File DIR-12 with ROC (Company Filing)

Company must file Form DIR-12 within 30 days. Attachments: Resignation letter, Board Resolution.

within 30 days · files DIR-12 · document made for you
5

File DIR-11 (Director Filing - Recommended)

Resigning director should file Form DIR-11 within 30 days. Attachments: Resignation letter, Proof of dispatch (email/acknowledgment).

within 30 days · files DIR-11 · document made for you
6

Update Statutory Registers

Update Register of Directors with cessation details. Update company website and letterhead if applicable.

within 2 days
  • Register of Directors updated
  • Company website updated
  • Letterhead updated

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