Vacation of Office (S.167)
Director vacates office automatically on disqualification, absence 12 months, DIN deactivation, conviction, unsound mind, or insolvency. Vacation of Office (S.167) takes 4 steps over about 45 days and is filed with the ROC on DIR-12.
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 Vacation of Office (S.167)?
4 steps over about 45 days, filing DIR-12 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify Vacation Event | None | within 1 day |
| 2 | Board Notes Vacation | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | File DIR-12 with ROC | DIR-12 | within 30 days |
| 4 | Update Statutory Registers | None | within 7 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 4 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Identify Vacation Event
Document the trigger event under S.167 (disqualification, 12-month absence from all meetings, DIN deactivation, conviction, etc.).
- Vacation event identified
- Supporting documentation collected
Board Notes Vacation
Board takes note of the automatic vacation of office at the next Board Meeting.
File DIR-12 with ROC
File Form DIR-12 within 30 days of vacation of office.
Update Statutory Registers
Update Register of Directors with cessation details.
- Register of Directors 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 Vacation of Office (S.167) take?
About 45 days across 4 steps. The first step is: Identify Vacation Event.
Which MCA form is filed for Vacation of Office (S.167)?
DIR-12. DIR-12 is the change in directors filing under §170 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if DIR-12 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Vacation of Office (S.167) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.