A new director needs a DIN, a digital signature in many cases, written consent, and a disclosure of interest. The board can appoint an additional director if the articles allow, and shareholders regularise the appointment. The return of appointment has a short filing window. Late filing attracts additional fees.
Who this is for
- Companies adding an investor director or a whole-time director
- Families bringing the next generation onto the board
Documents usually needed
- PAN, Aadhaar, photo, email and mobile of the new director
- DSC
- Address proof
- Articles, so we know the board’s power
How Digital Filings handles it
- Obtain DIN if needed.
- Draft consent and the resolution.
- File the appointment and update the director master.
Timeline
A few working days once KYC and DSC are ready. Do not backdate an appointment to dodge a deadline.
Questions people ask
Can a foreign national be appointed?
Yes, with passport KYC, and at least one director of the company must stay resident in India.
Official reference: MCA. Always confirm the live rule on that portal.