Appointment of Director

Appointing a director is a crucial decision that impacts your company's governance, strategy, and success. Whether you're a new venture or an established business, choosing the right individual can significantly influence your future. To simplify this process, here's a comprehensive guide to effective director appointments.

What is the Appointment of the Director?

The Appointment of a Director refers to the process of selecting and assigning an individual to serve as a member of the board of directors of a company or organization. The board of directors is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the company, and directors are chosen for their expertise, experience, and ability to make sound business decisions.

Process of Appointing a Director in a Company

Step 1: Share Requirements + Documents

Share your requirements and the list of documents mentioned below.

 

Step 2: Pass the Board Resolution

A resolution would be passed to brief out about details and avoid disputes in the future.

 

Step 3: Passing ordinary resolution at EGM

Another resolution would be passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting If the company appoints a director in mid-year.

 

Step 4: Share signed documents

We will prepare documents that need to be signed by the company shareholders/directors and then share them with us again.

 

Step 5: Consent letter from appointee
Consent would be received from the appointee director.

 

Step 6: Issue a letter of Appointment

Wazzeer team will draft the letter of appointment.

 

Step 7: Filing with Ministry
We will file with MCA for the appointment of an additional director.

 

Step 8: Sharing Deliverables

We will provide a Resolution and other relevant documents, Filled e-form and challans, and Updated signatory details of the company in the MCA portal

Documents Required for Appointing an Additional Director

For Appointment of Indian Director:

 

  • Identity Proof – PAN card
  • Address Proof – Passport / Driving Licence / Voter ID.

 

For Appointing of Foreign Director:

 

  • Notarised and apostilled ID card of the resident country
  • Notarized and apostilled Address Proof – Passport / Driving Licence / Voter ID

Key Deliverables

  • Resolution and other relevant documents
  • Filled e-form and challans
  • Updated signatory details of the company in the MCA portal

Why choose Wazzeer?

  • One platform for all your requirements

    Incorporation is just the first step. Wazzeer supports you throughout your journey as an entrepreneur. Log in to get things done efficiently. A dedicated Account Manager offers the required human touch and acts as an advisor to you.

  • Experienced professionals

    Our professionals have at least 5 years of experience and have incorporated thousands of companies among them. The rich experience ensures that the process is smooth and right in the first go.

  • Defined process

    Over the last few years, doing over 500 incorporations, we have defined every step of the process. A virtual process is in place enabling us to deliver hassle free experience for you.

  • Cost Effective

    You pay what you see in the proposal. No surprises or hidden charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any private limited company can have a board with a maximum of 15 Directors. So you can add up to 13 more directors to your Company’s board

Yes. There is no rule which says Directors of the company should be a shareholder. Hence, you can add anyone who is not even a Shareholder as a Director of your company. In fact, it is a good corporate practice to have one or two independent Directors on board.

Directors of the company can be appointed as Additional Director or Director. Additional Directors can be appointed by only the Board of Directors without approval from Shareholders. These Directors has a tenure only till the end of the financial year. These Additional Directors have limited powers and responsibilities.

Yes. The tenure of the Additional Directors can be extended in Annual General meeting for subsequent financial year. At the end of the financial year, these Additional Directors should compulsorily resign from the board.