Remove Director

Who can remove the director of a company?

A director can only be removed if he meets any of the disqualification criteria mentioned in the Companies Act, 2013. The shareholders can remove a director before the end of his tenure, except appointment by the Central Government. Post the removal; the company should file DIR-12 with the Registrar of Companies.

Can a director of a company be removed without his consent?

What SMEs need from their accountants right now. If Table A of the Companies Act 1985 is used a director can be removed if he is absent without permission of the rest of the board for 6 months from board meetings held in that period and the directors so resolve.

How do I remove myself as a director of a company?

You can resign a director or secretary from a private limited company directly with Companies House. To resign a director or secretary you will need to complete Companies House form TM01 (director) or TM02 (secretary).

Can a director resign at any time?

When there are no particular provisions, a director may resign at any time by notice to the company. Ideally, the notice of resignation should be in writing, although this is not specifically required by law. We’ve created a template resignation letter for directors which you can adapt and use.

Can directors remove other directors?

In such circumstances, there may be no alternative option for the company other than to seek the removal of such a director. In many companies, the power to remove a director from office is granted to the board of directors or to a majority of the shareholders under the company’s articles of association.