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Any director appointed
Notifies the ROC of a new director joining the board.
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Every director appointment, resignation or removal must be notified to the ROC via DIR-12. We prepare and file it correctly, on time.
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Overview
What is DIR-12 filing?
DIR-12 is the single e-form used to notify the ROC of any change in a company's directors — whether a new appointment, a resignation, or a removal. It keeps the MCA's record of your board current.
When it applies
When is DIR-12 required?
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Any director resigning
Notifies the ROC that a director has stepped down.
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Any director removed
Notifies the ROC that a director has ceased to hold office.
Use case 01Director Appointment Filing
Filed with the appointee's consent (DIR-2) and the board resolution approving the appointment.
Use case 02Director Resignation Filing
Filed with the resignation letter and the board's acknowledgement.
Use case 03Director Removal Filing
Filed with the ordinary resolution passed by shareholders removing the director.
Documents required
Documents required
- ✓Relevant resolutionBoard resolution (appointment/resignation) or ordinary resolution (removal).
- ✓Supporting documentConsent letter, resignation letter or removal notice, as applicable.
- ✓DIN of the director concernedThe relevant Director Identification Number.
- ✓DSC of a directorTo sign the MCA form.
How it works
DIR-12 filing process
01
Confirm event type
Day 1We confirm whether it's an appointment, resignation or removal.
02
Prepare the form
Day 1–3We attach the resolution and supporting documents.
03
Filed with ROC
Before due date · DoneDigitally signed and filed on the MCA portal.
Deadline
DIR-12 due date
Filing
Due date
Basis
DIR-12
30 days
From the event date
Pricing
DIR-12 filing fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers form preparation and filing for any single event.
Don't miss it
Late fees and penalties
Late filing fee
₹100 / day
Per day of delay, with no upper cap.
Additional govt. fee
2×–12× normal fee
Scales steeply with the delay period.
Compliance flag
Non-compliant status
Repeated delays can flag the entity on MCA master data.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every filing is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA / CS.
One fixed fee, in writing
Government charges pass through at actuals, never marked up.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From resolutions to the final ROC acknowledgement, we manage every step.
FAQ
DIR-12 Filing, answered.
Is DIR-12 the same for appointment, resignation and removal?
Yes — the same form is used for all three, with different supporting documents attached depending on the event.
What's the filing deadline?
Within 30 days of the appointment, resignation or removal date.
Can a resigning director file it themselves?
The company files DIR-12; a resigning director can additionally file DIR-11 independently if the company delays.
Need to notify a board change?
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