What ROC filing is needed when I add a director?

Short answerWhen you appoint a new director, you file Form DIR-12 with the ROC within 30 days, along with the director’s consent (DIR-2) and the board/shareholder resolution. The new director needs a DIN and a DSC.

DIR-12 within 30 days

File DIR-12 for the appointment within 30 days of the board/shareholder decision.

DIN + DSC + consent

The new director needs a DIN and DSC, and signs DIR-2 consent.

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This answer is general information for businesses, not professional advice. Tax rates, thresholds and forms change with each Finance Act — please confirm the current position for your own facts, or speak to us, before acting.

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