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File Your DIR-12 for Director & KMP Appointment, Resignation or Change

DIR-12 is an MCA filing used by companies to report particulars of the appointment, cessation and change in designation of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) to the Registrar of Companies (RoC).

Under the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules, a company is required to file the prescribed particulars with the Registrar within the applicable statutory period — generally within 30 days from the date of appointment, cessation or change in designation. Our DIR-12 Filing Service helps you prepare, verify, digitally sign and submit the applicable filing through the MCA portal.

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Mobile Number

Email Address

Company CIN

Type of Change

Director / KMP Category

Effective Date of Change

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Overview

What is DIR-12?

DIR-12 is the prescribed MCA webform for filing particulars of appointment of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel and the changes among them. It is governed by provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules, including Section 168, Section 170(2) and the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Appointment of Director / KMP

Appointment of a Director, Managing Director, Whole-Time Director, CEO, CFO, Company Secretary or Manager is reported with the prescribed particulars.

Resignation / Cessation

When a director or KMP resigns or ceases to hold office, the company intimates the Registrar within the applicable statutory period.

Change in Designation

Where the designation of a director or KMP changes — such as Director to Managing Director — the change is reported through DIR-12.

DIR-12 director and KMP filing documents

DIR-12Appointment of Directors & KMP

What Our DIR-12 Service Includes

Complete support for director and KMP changes, from document review to MCA acknowledgement.

Director Appointment

Complete assistance for reporting appointment of a new director.

Director Resignation

Support for recording and filing a director's resignation.

Director / KMP Cessation

Assistance with applicable cessation filings for directors and KMP.

DIR-12

Appointment of
Directors & KMP

KMP Appointment & Changes

Filing support for applicable KMP appointments, resignations and designation changes.

Document Review & MCA Filing

Relevant resolutions, consent and resignation documents are reviewed before electronic filing.

Filing Acknowledgement

Relevant SRN/acknowledgement and filing records are retained after submission.

Applicability

When is DIR-12 Required?

A company generally needs to file DIR-12 when there is a reportable change concerning its Directors or KMP.

Appointment of a Director

The company's prescribed particulars are required to be reported to the Registrar through the applicable filing.

Resignation of a Director

The company is required to intimate the Registrar through the prescribed filing process.

Removal / Cessation of a Director

Where a director ceases to hold office, the applicable particulars are filed with MCA.

Appointment of KMP

Where a company appoints applicable Key Managerial Personnel, the relevant particulars are reported.

Resignation / Cessation of KMP

Changes involving applicable KMP are also required to be reported where DIR-12 applies.

Change in Designation

If the designation of a director or KMP changes, the change may need to be reported through DIR-12.

Timeline

DIR-12 Filing Due Date

The MCA's current DIR-12 Instruction Kit states that the company should file DIR-12 with the Registrar within 30 days from the date of appointment, cessation or change in designation of Directors or KMP.

Calculated from the actual effective date Example: Appointed 10 Aug 2026 → 30-day window from that date Not from the date documents are prepared Always verify against the actual corporate action date

Late filing can attract additional fees and compliance consequences, and can create mismatches between company records and MCA master data.

Avoid These Errors

Important MCA Checks Before Filing

MCA's DIR-12 Instruction Kit specifies several checks for successful submission. Verify these points before filing.

Company CIN is not valid or not approved

Signatory's DIN/PAN/membership number is not approved

DSC is expired, revoked or not registered with MCA

DIN entered for signing is flagged for director disqualification

Appointment or cessation date does not match company records

Required professional certification details are missing, where applicable

Filing Journey

How the DIR-12 Filing Process Works

From identifying the corporate change to a filed, MCA-updated record.

Identify the Corporate Change

We determine whether the filing relates to appointment, cessation, resignation or designation change.

Check Company Records

The company's existing MCA master data and corporate records are reviewed.

Verify DIN / KMP Details

Relevant DIN, designation and other particulars are checked before preparation.

Prepare DIR-12 & Attachments

Applicable particulars are entered into the MCA webform and supporting documents are attached.

Digital Signing & Certification

The form is digitally signed and, where applicable, certified by the prescribed practising professional.

MCA Filing & Acknowledgement

DIR-12 is submitted electronically and the filing acknowledgement/SRN is retained.

Our Process

How We Help You File DIR-12

From identifying the change to a completed MCA filing.

Share the Change

Tell us whether it's an appointment, resignation or designation change, and share company details.

Verify & Prepare

We verify director/KMP details and prepare DIR-12 as per MCA requirements.

Sign & Certify

Digital signature and, where required, professional certification are completed.

File & Confirm

Form is submitted on MCA and the acknowledgement is shared with you.

Documents & Information

Documents Required for DIR-12 Filing

The documents depend on the nature of the filing — appointment, resignation or change in designation. Commonly required items include:

Board Resolution / Corporate Approval

Consent to Act as Director, where applicable

Resignation Letter, where applicable

DIN Details of Director / KMP

Required Declarations / Eligibility Documents

Shareholder Approval, where legally required

The exact attachment requirement should be checked for the specific DIR-12 transaction before filing.

Clear Distinction

DIR-12 vs DIR-11

Two different MCA filings — both should be evaluated separately.

Aspect	DIR-12	DIR-11
Filed By	The company	The director, separately
Main Purpose	Particulars of appointment, cessation and designation changes of Directors/KMP	Director's own intimation to Registrar in applicable cases
Covers KMP	Yes	No — director-specific
Timeline	Generally within 30 days of the corporate change	Separate prescribed timeline under applicable provisions
Applicability	Applies to relevant Director/KMP changes	Applicable requirement evaluated separately

DIR-12 is the company's filing for the relevant change; the applicable requirement for DIR-11 should be separately evaluated based on the circumstances.

Who Counts as KMP

Key Managerial Personnel Covered

Depending on the type and applicability to the company, Key Managerial Personnel can include the following positions. KMP requirements should not be assumed to be identical for every company.

Managing Director Whole-Time Director Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary Manager

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers before you file DIR-12.

DIR-12 is an MCA webform used by companies to file particulars of appointment of Directors and KMP and applicable changes among them.

MCA's current Instruction Kit states that DIR-12 is to be filed within 30 days from the date of appointment, cessation or change in designation.

Yes, the applicable appointment particulars are required to be filed with the Registrar through DIR-12.

Yes, the company is required to intimate the Registrar through the applicable prescribed filing process. Section 168 specifically addresses director resignation and the company's intimation to the Registrar.

Yes. DIR-12 covers prescribed particulars of appointment of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel and changes among them.

Yes, applicable changes in designation are covered by the DIR-12 filing framework.

The MCA Instruction Kit requires the applicable signatory to have a valid, non-expired and non-revoked DSC, registered on the MCA portal.

Applicable additional fees and compliance consequences may arise. The exact amount depends on the filing and applicable MCA fee rules at the time of filing.

No. DIR-12 is the company's prescribed filing for the relevant Director/KMP changes. DIR-11 is a separate director-related intimation where applicable.

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Whether your company is appointing a director, accepting a resignation, changing a designation or updating KMP details — don't leave your MCA records outdated. Share the details and our team will help prepare and file DIR-12.

Corporate Approval → Document Verification → DIR-12 Preparation → Digital Signing → MCA Filing → Acknowledgement

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