Change in Designation of Director in India
Updating the roles and responsibilities within your company becomes simple and legally compliant with Change in Designation of Director. It is the ideal process when a director’s position is changed, such as appointing a Managing Director, Whole-time Director, or Director.
Change in designation is governed under the Companies Act, 2013 and requires proper approval and filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Whether you are restructuring management or promoting a director, updating designation ensures clarity and compliance.
What is Change in Designation of Director?
Change in Designation of Director is the process of altering the role or position of an existing director within the company.
For example, a director can be designated as Managing Director, Executive Director, or Non-Executive Director.
Key Features:
Change in role/designation of director
Same individual continues as director
Requires MCA filing
Applicable to all companies
Improves management structure
Benefits of Changing Director Designation
Changing director designation provides multiple advantages for business management.
Better Role Clarity
Define clear responsibilities and authority.
Improved Governance
Strengthen company management structure.
Business Expansion
Assign leadership roles for growth.
Legal Compliance
Meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
Professional Structure
Enhance company credibility.
Efficient Decision Making
Streamline management processes.
Required Documents
To change director designation in India, you need the following:
📌 Company Documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- MOA & AOA
- PAN Card of company
📌 Additional Requirements:
- Board Resolution
- Shareholders’ Resolution (if required)
- Consent of director
Registration Process
Change in Designation process is completely online and follows these steps:
Step 1: Board Resolution
Approve change in designation.
Step 2: Obtain Consent
Get consent from concerned director.
Step 3: Shareholders’ Approval (if required)
Pass resolution in meeting.
Step 4: File Form DIR-12
Submit change with MCA.
Step 5: MCA Approval
Authority processes application.
Step 6: Update Company Records
Update internal registers and documents.
Pricing
The cost of changing director designation depends on various factors such as government fees, professional charges, and document requirements.
- Government filing fees
- Documentation cost
- Professional service charges
💰 Note: Cost is affordable and varies based on compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with proper approval.
Yes, DIR-12 filing is mandatory.
Usually 2–5 working days.
In some cases, yes.
No, DIN remains the same.
Yes, it improves management structure.
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