Appoint an Indian resident director for your foreign company in India. Expert assistance for resident director appointment, compliance with Companies Act 2013, and ongoing director services. Mandatory requirement for foreign subsidiaries.
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Meet mandatory requirement under Companies Act 2013 for at least one resident director.
Expert guidance on director responsibilities and compliance requirements.
Access to qualified and experienced resident directors.
Continuous support for director-related compliance and filings.
Fast appointment process to meet compliance deadlines.
Expert advice on director duties, responsibilities, and best practices.
FastLegal streamlines your resident director appointment process
Assess company requirements and identify suitable resident director candidate.
Complete director appointment process including DIN application and board resolution.
Set up compliance framework for director-related requirements and filings.
Provide ongoing support for director compliance, filings, and responsibilities.
An Indian resident director is a director who has stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous calendar year. Every private limited company in India must have at least one resident director as per Companies Act 2013.
Yes, a resident director is mandatory for all private limited companies in India, including foreign subsidiaries. This is a legal requirement under the Companies Act 2013, and non-compliance can result in penalties.
A director is considered a resident if they have stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous calendar year. This requirement must be met continuously to maintain resident director status.
A resident director has the same responsibilities as other directors, including attending board meetings, signing documents, ensuring compliance, and fulfilling statutory obligations. They also serve as a local contact point for regulatory authorities.
Yes, a foreign national can become a resident director if they meet the 182-day residency requirement. However, they must have a valid visa and comply with Indian immigration laws.
Required documents include: DIN (Director Identification Number), PAN card, Aadhaar card, address proof, passport (for foreign nationals), and other documents as specified by MCA.
Non-compliance with the resident director requirement can result in penalties, disqualification of directors, and other legal consequences. The company may also face difficulties in filing annual returns and other compliance documents.
Yes, FastLegal can assist in identifying and appointing qualified resident directors, handling the appointment process, and providing ongoing support for director-related compliance and responsibilities.
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