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Independent Director Appointment

Appoint an Independent Director with independence verification, mandatory shareholder approval, and fixed term.

7 steps~85 days start to finishfiles DIR-12
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The steps, in order

1

Verify Eligibility & Independence

Verify that the proposed director meets all independence criteria under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013.

within 5 days
  • Meets independence criteria under S.149(6)
  • No pecuniary relationship
  • Not a relative of directors/promoters
2

Obtain Declaration of Independence

Obtain written declaration confirming independence criteria under Section 149(6).

within 3 days · document made for you
3

Hold Board Meeting

Convene Board Meeting to recommend appointment of Independent Director to shareholders.

within 7 days
4

Pass Ordinary Resolution (Shareholder Approval)

Mandatory: Pass Ordinary Resolution in General Meeting. Include fixed term (max 5 consecutive years).

within 30 days
5

Issue Appointment Letter

Issue formal appointment letter specifying the fixed term and terms of appointment.

within 3 days · document made for you
6

File DIR-12 with ROC

File Form DIR-12 with ROC within 30 days of appointment.

within 30 days · files DIR-12 · document made for you
7

Update Statutory Registers

Update Register of Directors and Register of Independent Directors.

within 7 days
  • Register of Directors updated
  • Register of Independent Directors updated
  • Company website updated

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