What is the need to perform a Director Search?

The Director Search plays a significant role to make an informed business decision. To perform a Director Search is simple and valuable. The information you obtain through the director search will give you an insight of the management and business structure.

Do I need to know the company name to perform the Director Search?

You just need to type the name of the director in the Director Search bar. As a result, a complete list of the director will show with the similar name along with the director's information like DIN, date of appointment, the name of the company in which that person is a director etc.

What is the minimum number of directors required to incorporate a company?

Is it mandatory for a director of a company to hold a DIN and a DSC?

Holding a DIN (Director Identification Number) is a pre-requisite for an individual who wanted to appoint as a director. While obtaining a DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) is not mandatory if the director is already holding a DIN.

Who can become a director in a company which is incorporated in India?

Any individual or organisation can become a director in a company. Here are the conditions to become a director in an Indian company:

• Director must be a natural person
• He must be over the age of 18 years
• He requires a Director Identification Number (DIN)

What is the maximum number of directors a company can appoint?

A company can appoint a maximum number of 15 directors. But if a company want to appoint the directors beyond the limit, they can do so only by passing a special resolution.

In how many companies a person can be appointed as a director?

A person can hold office as a director in maximum 20 companies provided the maximum number of public companies in which a person can be appointed as a director shall not exceed 10.

Can I become a director in a Company if I am already in employment?

Yes, there is no such legal constraint in the Companies Act if not restricted by the employment agreement. All you need to do is check your employment agreement because it may limit you from becoming a director in other company simultaneously.

In what circumstances a woman director is required to be appointed as a director?

According to the Companies Act, 2013, it is mandatory to appoint a woman director if:

• It is a public company and,
• Company’s paid-up capital is one hundred crore rupees or more

Can I remove a director from the company without his consent?

Following are the ways to remove a director from the company:

• The director needs to be removed immediately from his directorship if he/she falls under any of the any of the circumstances set out in the article of association of the company to remove the director.
• The director can be removed for other than the cause mention in the article of association of the company. You need to pass an ordinary resolution in the general meeting.
• The director can be removed on the grounds of the disqualification according to the companies act, 2013.

What is the object of director data search?

• Search Directors in India. Easy online search of all the directors of a company from anywhere in India; with the most updated data available
• Free Director Search. Free access to company's signatory details through our director search service
• Search Director Identification Number. Search for any director using their name and get their director identification number
• Updated Director's Information. Get the automatic updates on the director's details