Remove a Director

Legally remove a director from your company or file their resignation. We handle the drafting of resignation letters, board resolutions, and filing of Form DIR-12 with the ROC.

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How to Remove a Director?

A director can be removed from a company either by resignation (voluntary exit) or by removal by shareholders (involuntary exit) as per the Companies Act, 2013. In both cases, the company must file Form DIR-12 with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) to update the records.

Reasons for Removal

Resignation

A director may voluntarily resign due to personal reasons, disputes, or retirement.

Disqualification

If a director incurs any disqualification specified under Section 164 of the Companies Act (e.g., insolvency, conviction).

Management Change

Restructuring of the board or change in ownership may require the exit of existing directors.

Non-Attendance

If a director absents themselves from all board meetings held during a period of 12 months.

Documents Required

Resignation Letter If voluntary (Notice of Resignation)
Board Resolution Accepting the resignation/removal
Proof of Dispatch If removed (Notice sent to director)
DIR-12 Form E-form for filing with ROC
Digital Signature DSC of Authorised Director

Removal Process

1

Notice of Resignation/Removal

Director submits resignation or Company sends special notice for removal.

2

Board Meeting

Hold a Board Meeting to accept the resignation or call an EGM for removal.

3

Resolution

Pass the necessary Board Resolution or Ordinary Resolution (in EGM).

4

File DIR-12

File Form DIR-12 with ROC within 30 days of the event to effect the change.

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