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{“@context”:”https://schema.org”,”@type”:”FAQPage”,”mainEntity”:[{“@type”:”Question”,”name”:”What is Form DIR-12?”,”acceptedAnswer”:{“@type”:”Answer”,”text”:”Form DIR-12 is an MCA e-form filed by a company to inform the Registrar of Companies about changes in its directorship — appointment of new directors, resignation of existing directors, removal of directors, and changes in the designation of directors (e.g., from Director to Managing Director). Every change in director composition must be reported to the ROC using DIR-12.”}},{“@type”:”Question”,”name”:”When must DIR-12 be filed?”,”acceptedAnswer”:{“@type”:”Answer”,”text”:”DIR-12 must be filed within 30 days of the event — whether it is an appointment, resignation, or removal. The 30-day clock starts from the date of the board meeting that approves the change (for appointments) or from the date of the resignation letter / effective date (for resignations).”}},{“@type”:”Question”,”name”:”What is the late fee for DIR-12?”,”acceptedAnswer”:{“@type”:”Answer”,”text”:”If DIR-12 is not filed within 30 days of the directorship change, a late fee of ₹100 per day is charged, with no cap. For a resignation filed 60 days late, the late fee would be ₹6,000 (60 × ₹100).”}},{“@type”:”Question”,”name”:”Can a director file their own resignation directly with MCA?”,”acceptedAnswer”:{“@type”:”Answer”,”text”:”Yes — since 2014, a resigning director can independently file Form DIR-11 to intimate their own resignation to MCA, in addition to (or if the company fails to file) DIR-12. DIR-11 is filed by the director directly, while DIR-12 is filed by the company. Filing DIR-11 protects the director from being held responsible for company acts after their resignation.”}},{“@type”:”Question”,”name”:”What documents are attached to DIR-12?”,”acceptedAnswer”:{“@type”:”Answer”,”text”:”For appointment: board resolution copy, consent to act as director (Form DIR-2), declaration of disqualification (Form DIR-8). For resignation: the resignation letter from the director. For removal: special notice, board/general meeting resolution. All documents are attached as PDFs to the online DIR-12 form on MCA21.”}}]}

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CA Madhusmita Padal

CA Madhusmita Padal is a Practicing Chartered Accountant with firms based in Odisha and Chennai. She specializes in taxation, company law, and auditing. She is passionate about simplifying complex concepts and making knowledge accessible to all.