Who is Director in a Company?

A director in a company is an individual who manages, directs, or oversees the affairs of the company.
They are appointed to the board of the company and responsible for performing the duties and functions as per the provisions of the Company Act, 2013.
The director is elected by the shareholders based on the company’s Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
The board of directors is a group of individuals elected by the shareholders to oversee and manage the company’s affairs.

Minimum number of director based on the type of the company:

Necessity / Reasons of appointing an additional Director in a company:

Necessity for Addition/Appointment of a Director arises in the following circumstances:

1.  Unexpected demise, planned retirement, resignation, or personal reasons of existing directors leading to their long-term unavailability. In such cases, appointing an additional director becomes necessary to comply with the statutory requirements of the company.
2.  Business growth demands the inclusion of new managerial talent in the company’s leadership.
3.  Introduction of a new product line or department within the company, necessitating the appointment of an expert director to oversee and guide the team.
4.  Reduction in the number of directors to a level below the statutory requirement, mandating the appointment of a new director.
5.  Empowering shareholders to delegate operational responsibilities while retaining strategic control.

Eligibility criteria for a person to be appointed as director in a company:

When appointing a director in a company, certain eligibility criteria must be met:

1.  The individual must meet the requirements stated in the Articles of Association.
2.  The proposed director must be at least 18 years old, considered a legal adult.
3.  The person should qualify as per the provisions outlined in the Companies Act, 2013.
4.  Consent of the board members is essential for the appointment of the proposed individual as a director.

It’s important to note that there are no specific educational qualifications mentioned in the Companies Act for director eligibility. Indian nationals, non-resident Indians, and foreign nationals can be appointed as directors in India.

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