Local Resident Director — Your Indian Board Seat, Covered.
Provide a qualified local resident director for your Indian company — meets the Companies Act 182-day residency rule, backed by a nominee agreement, DIR-12 appointment, and annual KYC management.
Contact UsEvery company incorporated in India must have at least one director who has been physically present in India for a minimum of 182 days in the preceding calendar year, as required under Section 149(3) of the Companies Act 2013. For foreign investors, NRIs, and overseas entrepreneurs setting up an Indian Private Limited Company or subsidiary, this requirement demands a locally resident Indian professional on the board — at least until a permanent resident management team is in place.
A local resident director is a qualified professional who holds an active DIN and is appointed to your board under a nominee director agreement. The agreement is the critical document — it defines the scope of the director's role (limited to satisfying the residency requirement), contains an indemnity protecting the director from liability arising from the company's business, and includes a resignation letter executed in advance to ensure a clean exit at any time. The real promoters, shareholders, and management retain full operational authority and decision-making control.
We provide experienced local resident directors who are comfortable with the nominee role and fully understand their obligations. Appointment via Form DIR-12 is completed within 2–3 working days. We manage annual DIR-3 KYC, coordinate board meeting attendance, and handle the exit filing when you appoint a permanent resident director. This is a managed ongoing service — not just an individual name handed over to you.
Our Resident Director Services
Resident Director Appointment
Appointment of a qualified local resident director via board resolution and Form DIR-12 within 2–3 working days.
Nominee Director Agreement
Drafting and execution of a nominee director agreement with indemnity, limited role definition, and pre-signed resignation letter.
DIR-3 KYC (Annual)
Annual DIR-3 KYC filing to maintain the director's active DIN status throughout the engagement period.
Board Meeting Coordination
Coordinating attendance or formal apologies for board meetings to ensure proper quorum records are maintained.
Document Execution
Execution of statutory documents and resolutions that legally require a director's signature under the Companies Act.
Director Exit Filing
Clean removal via board resolution and DIR-12 when a permanent resident director takes over — fully managed.
Ongoing Compliance Advisory
Advisory on the company's MCA compliance obligations throughout the period the nominee director is on the board.
Registered Office Address (Optional)
Optional registered office address in India for companies needing a physical MCA filing address alongside the director service.
Our Process
Engagement & Agreement
We execute the nominee director agreement, define the engagement scope, and obtain the indemnity and pre-signed resignation.
Board Resolution & DIR-12
A board resolution appointing the director is passed and Form DIR-12 is filed with the MCA within 30 days.
Register Update
The Register of Directors is updated with the director's details, DIN, and date of appointment.
Annual KYC & Meetings
DIR-3 KYC is filed each year; board meetings are attended or apologies formally submitted and minuted.
Exit When Ready
When you appoint a permanent resident director, the nominee resigns cleanly via board resolution and DIR-12 filing.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Need a local resident director for your Indian company?
We provide a qualified nominee director, execute the protection agreement, complete the DIR-12 appointment, and manage annual KYC — fully managed from engagement to exit.
