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Photograph
Passport size photograph of the director to be appointed
PAN Card
Appointment of self-attested PAN card of Director
Digital Signature
DSC of outgoing director and director to be removed
Proof of Residence
Aadhar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License
- A director is a person who directs, manages, supervises, or controls the affairs of the company.
- He is a person appointed on the Board of the Company to perform the duties and functions of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
- The Director of the Company is a natural person elected by the shareholders in accordance with the Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association of the Company.
- A Board of Directors means a group of persons who are elected by the shareholders of the company to manage the affairs of the company.
MINIMUM DIRECTORS REQUIRED IN COMPANY
- One Person Company: One Director
- Private Limited Company: Two Directors.
- Public Limited Company: Three Directors.






Who can be a Director in A Company?
While an individual or a living person can be appointed as a director in a company, an entity or a body corporate cannot be appointed as a director of a company.
What is The Eligibility Criteria for New Director?
There is and it goes like this:
- The proposed person must be a principal.
- They should qualify as per the laws mentioned under the Companies Act, 2013.
- The members of the Board must consent to the appointment of the proposed person.
- Eligibility Criteria for a person to be appointed as a Director in a company:
- The appointee should be eligible as per the relevant clauses in the Articles of Association.
- The proposed person should be above 18 years of age i.e. a principal.
- He/she should qualify as per the laws mentioned under the Companies Act, 2013.
- The members of the board have to give consent to the appointment of the proposed person to whom he or she wishes to be appointed as a director.
- It is to be noted that the Companies Act does not specify any educational qualification to be eligible to become a director.
- Indian nationals, non-resident Indians, and foreign nationals can be appointed as directors in India.
Can I Resign Myself from The Company?
Yes, a director can resign voluntarily. A notice of resignation should be given to the company stating the reason for the resignation. Also, the resigning director has to file a form intimating the MCA about his resignation from the company.
How many Directors can A Company Have?
A company can have a maximum of fifteen directors and if the company wants to increase the number of directors, it can be done further by passing a special resolution.
Can a Corporate Body be Appointed as a Director?
No, a corporate body cannot be appointed as a director. Only one person can be appointed as a director in a company.
What are the pre-requisites for adding a director to a company?
The person to be added as director must be prominent and qualified under the Companies Act, 2013. The appointment also requires the consent of the members.