Appointment of Additional Director
The decision to appoint an additional director can be a strategic move for your company, injecting fresh perspectives and expertise into your boardroom. But navigating the process in India can be tricky. Here's your guide to a smooth and compliant appointment.
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Who Can be Appointed as an Additional Director?
Any Individual can be appointed as a director of a company. As per section 149(1), only a person can be the director of a company, the appointment of a new director can be done by conducting a board meeting and passing the board resolution for the same.
Process of Appointing an Additional Director in a Company
Step 1: Share Requirements + Documents
Share your requirements and the list of documents mentioned below.
Step 2: Checking of AoA
Our professionals will check with the Articles of Association of the company to know the the guidelines for appointment of a director.
Step 3: Pass the Board Resolution
A resolution would be passed to brief out about details and avoid disputes in the future.
Step 4: Consent Letter from Appointee
Step 5: Issue a letter of Appointment
Wazzeer team will draft the letter of appointment.
Step 6: Interchange Document with Wazzeer
Step 7: Filing with Ministry
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost Effective
You pay what you see in the proposal. No surprises or hidden charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
My company is incorporated with 2 Directors. Can I add one more Director now?
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
Can I add a person who is not a shareholder of the company as a Director?
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.
Can I limit the powers of Directors appointed
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.
Can I extend the tenure of Additional Directors?
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.