Change of Director or Partner
Need to add, remove, or replace a director in your company or a partner in your LLP? Our Chartered Accountant team manages the complete MCA filing process, from drafting the board resolution to filing Form DIR-12 or the applicable LLP forms.
- DIR-12 filed in 30 days
- CA-drafted resolution
- DIN applied where needed
- LLP Form 4 & Form 3
Whether you are appointing a new director, accepting a resignation, removing an existing director, or changing an LLP partner, every update must be reported to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within 30 days. Missing the deadline can lead to additional fees and compliance issues. Share your documents once, and we take care of everything.
Documents required
- Self-attested PAN, Aadhaar, and passport-sized photograph of the incoming director or partner
- Signed Form DIR-2 from the incoming director
- A formal acknowledgment letter from the outgoing individual, for resignations
- Authenticated copy of the resolution passed during the meeting
- Active Digital Signature Certificates of the executing directors
What you get
- Board resolution drafted by our CA team
- Form DIR-12 filed with the MCA within 30 days
- DIN allotment through Form DIR-3, if required
- Updated company master data reflecting your current directors
- MCA filing acknowledgment confirming the change
What is a change of director or partner?
A change of director or partner is the legal process of updating the management of a company or LLP with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It applies when a new director or partner joins, an existing one resigns, is removed, or changes designation. For companies, these changes are generally reported through Form DIR-12, while LLPs use Form 4 and, where applicable, Form 3. Filing the required forms on time keeps your business compliant and ensures MCA records accurately reflect the current management.
Eligibility and legal requirements
A company or LLP can change its directors or partners at any stage, provided it follows the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 or the LLP Act, 2008. Every appointment, resignation, removal, or designation change must be supported by the necessary resolutions, consent, and statutory forms. Most MCA filings must be completed within 30 days to avoid additional fees and compliance issues.
Who needs this service?
This service is suitable if you need to:
- Appoint a new director in a private limited company
- Accept the resignation of an existing director
- Remove a director through the prescribed legal process
- Change a director's designation, such as appointing a Managing Director
- Add, remove, or replace a partner or designated partner in an LLP
- Update MCA records after a change in company management
Types of director changes
Different business situations require different legal procedures. Each change must be reported to the MCA using the appropriate forms within the prescribed timeline.
Appointment of a new director
DIR-2 then DIR-12Adding a new director requires board approval, the director's written consent in Form DIR-2, and filing Form DIR-12 with the MCA. If the individual does not already have a Director Identification Number, Form DIR-3 must be filed before the appointment.
Director resignation
DIR-12 within 30 daysWhen a director resigns, the company records the resignation through a board resolution and files Form DIR-12 within 30 days. The resigning director may also file Form DIR-11 to notify the Registrar directly.
Director removal
Section 169A director can be removed through an ordinary resolution passed by the shareholders in accordance with Section 169 of the Companies Act, 2013. After approval, the company files Form DIR-12 with the MCA to update the records.
Change of designation
DIR-12, MGT-14 where applicableIf a director's role changes, such as from Director to Managing Director or Whole-time Director, the company must file the applicable MCA forms to record the updated designation.
Change of partner in an LLP
Changes in LLP partners or designated partners are reported through LLP Form 4. If the LLP Agreement is also amended, LLP Form 3 must be filed. We prepare the required documents, update the agreement where necessary, and complete the MCA filing within the prescribed timeline.
LLP Form 4
Within 30 daysAppointment, resignation, or change of a partner or designated partner in the LLP.
LLP Form 3
Where the agreement changesAmendment to the LLP Agreement, filed alongside Form 4 when the change also alters the agreement's terms.
Why the 30-day window matters
Every appointment, resignation, removal, and designation change has to reach the MCA within 30 days. File late and additional fees apply on top of the normal filing fee, and your company's master data stops matching who is actually running it.
That mismatch causes real problems later: banks and investors check MCA records during due diligence, and a resigned director who is still shown on the register remains publicly associated with the company.
How the process works
Share the details
Tell us about the proposed appointment, resignation, removal, or partner change.
We prepare the papers
Board resolution, consent letters, and supporting documents drafted by our CA team.
DIN or DPIN, if needed
We apply for a Director Identification Number where the incoming person does not have one.
We file with the MCA
The applicable forms are filed within the statutory deadline.
You get the records
MCA acknowledgment and updated master data come back to you.
MCA forms for director and partner changes
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DIR-2 | Consent from the incoming director |
| DIR-3 | Application for a Director Identification Number |
| DIR-11 | Director's own intimation of resignation |
| DIR-12 | Appointment, resignation, removal, or designation change of a director |
| MGT-14 | Filed where applicable for specified board or shareholder resolutions. Also used for a change in the MOA. |
| LLP Form 4 | Appointment, resignation, or change of partner or designated partner |
| LLP Form 3 | Amendment to the LLP Agreement, where applicable |
Director changes are event-based filings. They sit alongside your yearly obligations, so the same year may also involve private limited annual filing or LLP annual filing, and separate filings if you issue share capital or change the company name.
How long it takes
The timeline depends on the nature of the change and how quickly documents come through. In most cases the filing is completed within one to two working days of receiving what we need. The MCA then generally processes the application within three to seven working days, subject to verification.
Why file through a Chartered Accountant
- Experienced CA handling every filing
- Resolutions drafted correctly
- Filed inside the 30-day window
- DIN and DPIN applications covered
- Companies Act and LLP Act compliance
- Support until MCA approval
Why choose AMpuesto
Every filing is handled by experienced Chartered Accountants who work with MCA compliance daily. From preparing resolutions and obtaining director consent to filing the necessary forms, we manage the complete process with accuracy and transparency, so director and partner changes go through without unnecessary delays. If you would rather hand over the wider compliance calendar as well, our virtual CFO services cover bookkeeping and monthly reporting through the year.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change a director in a Pvt Ltd company?
What is the procedure to change a director in a private company?
How do I add a director to a company?
Which form is filed for a change in directors?
How many directors can be added in a Pvt Ltd company?
How is a partner changed in an LLP?
Can I remove a director if only two remain?
How do I change a director's designation?
Update your MCA records on time
Tell us who is joining, leaving, or changing role. We draft the resolution, apply for a DIN where needed, and file within the 30-day window.
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