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Removal of Director from Your Company

Remove a company director By Expert Mantra

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Removing a Director – An Overview
A company can add or remove a director at any time. The removal may happen for various reasons, and the procedure differs depending on the situation—generally categorized into three types. Regardless of the reason, Easebis ensures a smooth and hassle-free process to help you remove a director from your company.

Removal of a Director: Common Reasons

A director may be removed from a company for several reasons, such as:

  • Incurring disqualifications under the Companies Act

  • Being absent from board meetings for more than 12 months

  • Entering into contracts or arrangements that violate Section 184 of the Companies Act

  • Being disqualified by an order of a court or tribunal

  • Being convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment of six months or more

  • Failing to comply with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013

  • Resigning voluntarily from their position

Eligibility Criteria to Become a Director in India

To qualify as a company director in India, an individual must fulfill the following conditions:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Must hold a valid Director Identification Number (DIN) issued by the MCA (can be applied for online if not available)

  • Must not be disqualified under the Companies Act, 2013 (i.e., not declared bankrupt, convicted of an offence, or disqualified by a court/tribunal)

  • Must provide consent to act as a director by filing Form DIR-2 with the MCA

  • Must be formally appointed through an appointment letter, with details filed in Form DIR-12 with the MCA

Resignation:
A director also has the right to resign voluntarily by submitting a resignation letter to the company and filing it with the MCA.

Documents Required for Removal of a Director

The following documents are typically needed for removing a director from a company:

  • Notice of Board Meeting: A notice must be sent to all directors to convene a board meeting where a resolution for removal is passed by majority vote.

  • Special Notice to the Director: A formal notice must be given to the concerned director, stating the reasons for removal and including a copy of the board resolution.

  • Resignation Letter (if applicable): If the director chooses to resign voluntarily, their resignation letter should be collected and filed with the MCA.

  • Form DIR-12: This form must be filed with the MCA within 30 days of the director’s removal to officially update company records.

  • Board Resolution: A certified copy of the resolution approving the removal should be prepared and submitted to the MCA.

  • Declaration by the Director: A written declaration from the outgoing director confirming they have no objection to the removal.

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