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A director is stepping down
Voluntarily resigning from the board for any reason.
Company / ROC
Director Resignation Services
A director stepping down needs to be formally recorded with the ROC. We handle the resignation letter, board resolution and DIR-12 filing.
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Why file it
When do you need director resignation filing?
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Founder exit or restructuring
A co-founder leaving the company needs to be formally removed from the board.
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Investor nominee stepping off
A board seat held by an investor nominee is being vacated.
Documents required
Documents required
- ✓Signed resignation letterFrom the resigning director, stating the effective date.
- ✓Proof of acknowledgementEvidence that the company received the resignation.
- ✓Board resolutionNoting the resignation.
- ✓DSC of a directorTo sign the MCA form.
StepResignation Letter
We help draft or review the resignation letter to ensure the effective date and reason are clearly stated.
StepBoard Resolution
The board formally notes the resignation and records it in the minutes.
FilingDIR-12 Filing
DIR-12 notifies the ROC of the director's resignation, within 30 days of resignation. The resigning director can also file Form DIR-11 independently.
How it works
Director resignation process
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Draft the letter
Day 1We draft or review the resignation letter.
02
Board resolution
Day 1–4The board notes the resignation formally.
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File DIR-12
Day 4–7 · DoneWe file with the ROC to complete the process.
Timeline
Timeline
Step
Timing
Owner
Letter drafted
Day 1
FilingSetu
Board resolution
Day 1–4
Board
DIR-12 filing
Day 4–7
FilingSetu
Pricing
Service fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers letter review, board resolution and DIR-12 filing.
Avoid these
Common mistakes to avoid
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Not filing DIR-12 on time
Missing the 30-day window attracts late fees for the company.
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Company delaying the filing
If the company doesn't file, the resigning director can independently file DIR-11.
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Leaving the company below minimum directors
Ensure a replacement is appointed if the resignation drops the board below the statutory minimum.
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
Director Resignation, answered.
Can the director file the resignation themselves?
Yes — via Form DIR-11, independently of the company's DIR-12 filing, if the company delays.
What if the resignation drops us below minimum directors?
You must appoint a replacement director promptly to stay compliant with the minimum director requirement.
What's the filing deadline?
DIR-12 must be filed within 30 days of the resignation date.
Processing a director's resignation?
Talk to a CA about the filing — we'll confirm the process and give you a fixed quote. Free, no obligation.