Appointment of Director
A director appointment requires valid corporate authority, the proposed director's eligibility and consent, and the appropriate company records and filing.
- Check authority and eligibility
- Prepare the decision records
- File the appointment
- Update registers
- Required Documents
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About Appointment of Director
A director appointment requires valid corporate authority, the proposed director's eligibility and consent, and the appropriate company records and filing. The route differs for an additional, regular, nominee or other category of director.
What you get
Who this is for
- Review the articles, board composition and proposed appointment category.
- Check DIN, eligibility, consent and relevant disclosures.
- Identify board or member approval requirements.
Documents required
We send this as a single written checklist so you are not chased for documents one at a time.
After the filing
What stays your responsibility once this is done.
- Track any subsequent member approval required for the appointment category.
- Update interest disclosures and statutory registers.
- Review banking and other authorisations separately.
How the process works
- 1
Check authority and eligibility
Review the appointment route and required approvals.
- 2
Prepare the decision records
Organise notices, consent and resolutions.
- 3
File the appointment
Prepare the applicable DIR-12 filing and attachments.
- 4
Update registers
Record the appointment in company and authorised-signatory records.
Frequently asked questions
No. The category and circumstances determine whether member or other approval is needed.
Official sources
What this page is based on. Rules change — these are the authorities to check against.
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