Resignation of Director.
A director resigns by written notice to the company, but the exit is complete on the public record only when the company files Form DIR-12 within 30 days. The director may also file DIR-11 with the Registrar, giving reasons. We handle both sides so the departing director is removed from the MCA record and the company keeps its minimum board strength.
Typically 2–4 working days after the board notes the resignation. Delays usually come from obtaining the company's acknowledgement of the notice or a DSC for DIR-11.
A partner — a chartered accountant or company secretary — from the first call to sign-off.
Based on your situation, and fixed in writing before any work starts.
Is this for you?
- Directors stepping down from a company board, including nominee and independent directors
- Companies recording a director's resignation and updating signatories
- Founders or investors leaving the board after selling their shares
What you receive at the end.
- 01Board minutes noting the resignation
- 02Filed DIR-12 with SRN
- 03Filed DIR-11 with SRN, where the director chooses to file
- 04Updated register of directors and KMP
Resignation of Director, step by step.
Typically 2–4 working days after the board notes the resignation. Delays usually come from obtaining the company's acknowledgement of the notice or a DSC for DIR-11.
- 1
Board composition check
We confirm the company will still meet the minimum number of directors and the resident director requirement after the resignation.
- 2
Resignation notice
The director gives written notice, which takes effect on the date the company receives it or a later date the director specifies.
- 3
Board noting
The board takes note of the resignation at its next meeting, and we record it in the minutes.
- 4
DIR-12 filing
We file DIR-12 within 30 days of the resignation, with the resignation notice and evidence of cessation.
- 5
DIR-11, if chosen
If the director wishes, we file DIR-11 on their behalf within 30 days of resigning, with the detailed reasons.
- 6
Follow-on updates
We update the register of directors and help you change bank mandates, GST and other registrations that named the director.
What we need from you.
Don't have everything yet? We send a short checklist after the first call and work with what you have.
- Signed resignation letter
- Proof of delivery of the letter to the company, or the company's acknowledgement
- Board minutes noting the resignation
- Details of the continuing directors
- Director's DSC, if DIR-11 is to be filed
The fee depends on your situation. After a short call, the partner who will do the work tells you what's involved and gives you a fixed fee in writing — before any work begins.
- Government fees and statutory charges are billed at actuals.
- When you pay — upfront, in stages or on completion — is agreed in writing with the fee.
Questions about Resignation of Director.
Ready to discuss Resignation of Director?
30-minute confidential call — no proposal, no commitment. A partner will write back within one business day.