🧾 1. Introduction
Changing the management structure of a company or LLP is a common and strategic decision for any business. This may involve either:
- ✅ Adding a new Director (for Companies) or Partner (for LLPs)
- ❌ Removing an existing Director or Partner
Whether due to resignation, appointment, death, disqualification, or business expansion, all such changes must be legally documented and filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India.
🌐 Official Portal for Filing: www.mca.gov.in 🏛️
📋 2. Types of Changes in Management
For Companies:
- ➕ Appointment of Director (Form DIR-12)
- ➖ Resignation or Removal of Director
- 🔁 Change from Executive to Non-Executive or Vice Versa
For LLPs:
- 🧍♂️ Addition of Designated or Ordinary Partner (Form 4)
- 🚪 Resignation of Partner
- 🔄 Change in role (Designated ↔ Partner)
👥 3. Who Needs These Services?
- Private Limited Companies
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- Startups onboarding investors/directors
- Businesses restructuring leadership
- Companies complying with ROC notices
🧑⚖️ 4. Why Choose a License Registration Service Provider?
A professional legal team can help:
- 📝 Draft resolutions and consent letters
- 📥 File Forms DIR-12 / Form 4 error-free
- 🧾 Maintain statutory registers & minutes
- ⚖️ Stay MCA and ROC compliant
- 🧯 Avoid legal penalties for incorrect filing
🔄 5. Step-by-Step Registration Process
🧍 For Companies:
- Board Meeting to pass a resolution
- Obtain DIN (Director Identification Number) for new director
- Consent Form DIR-2 from new director
- File DIR-12 within 30 days with ROC
- Update MCA portal & register of directors
👨🔧 For LLPs:
- Partner Meeting and consent documentation
- Draft Supplementary LLP Agreement
- File Form 4 and update Form 3 (if agreement changes)
- Approval from Registrar of LLPs
- Maintain updated LLP master data
📑 6. Required Documents
Company Director Change | LLP Partner Change |
PAN, Aadhaar, DIN of Director | PAN, Aadhaar of Partner |
Consent Letter (DIR-2) | Consent and appointment letters |
Resolution of Board/Shareholders | Partner resolution |
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) | Digital Signature (DSC) |
Form DIR-12 | Form 4 + Form 3 (if needed) |
💰 7. Cost Involved
Type | Approximate Cost (INR) |
DIR-12 / Form 4 MCA Fee | ₹300 – ₹1,000 |
DSC (if new person has none) | ₹500 – ₹1,200 |
Professional Filing Fee | ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 |
⏱️ 8. Time Taken
Task | Duration |
Drafting resolutions & forms | 1 working day |
MCA Filing | Same day |
MCA Approval | 2–5 working days |
🚫 9. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Not updating MCA records on time
- ❌ Forgetting to attach consent letter (DIR-2)
- ❌ Failing to update Form 3 in LLPs
- ❌ Using invalid DSC
- ❌ Not maintaining internal resolutions properly
📣 10. Call-to-Action (CTA)
Let us take care of your director or partner addition/removal smoothly!
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❓ 11. FAQs
Q1. Can a director resign without company approval?
Yes, a director can resign by submitting a written notice. Company must file DIR-12 within 30 days.
Q2. Do I need a new DSC for the new director?
If they don’t have an existing DSC, yes. It is mandatory for MCA filings.
Q3. Is it mandatory to file Form 3 in LLP if only partners change?
Yes, if the LLP Agreement is updated due to the change, Form 3 must also be filed.
Q4. What happens if I delay the filing?
A penalty of ₹100/day (no upper limit) is levied for late filing.