MCA Form Guide
DIR-11 — Director Resignation — Director's Own Filing
Quick answer: Filed by the resigning director directly with the ROC when the company fails to file DIR-12 on the director's behalf. Protects the director's record from showing active appointment after resignation. Within 30 days of the resignation date. Late fee of ₹100/day after the 30-day deadline.
Quick answer
Director filings are usually about keeping the company’s leadership records current. They are simple on paper but easy to overlook if the team does not track DIN hygiene centrally. Directors who have resigned and whose company has not filed DIR-12 to record the resignation. The director files independently. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Directors who have resigned and whose company has not filed DIR-12 to record the resignation. The director files independently.
When to file
Within 30 days of the resignation date.
Penalty note
Late fee of ₹100/day after the 30-day deadline.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
Director identity details, appointment records, and board resolutions are usually the key documents.
How to file
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Confirm whether DIR-11 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the director filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match DIR-11: Director identity details, appointment records, and board resolutions are usually the key documents.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Filed by the resigning director directly with the ROC when the company fails to file DIR-12 on the director's behalf. Protects the director's record from showing active appointment after resignation. Director filings are usually about keeping the company’s leadership records current. They are simple on paper but easy to overlook if the team does not track DIN hygiene centrally. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files DIR-11?
Directors who have resigned and whose company has not filed DIR-12 to record the resignation. The director files independently.
What is the deadline for DIR-11?
Within 30 days of the resignation date.
What happens if DIR-11 is filed late?
Late fee of ₹100/day after the 30-day deadline.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is DIR-11 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires DIR-11?
Section 168(1), Companies Act 2013; Rule 16, Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014
Why this one matters
Treat this as a governance task, not just a compliance checkbox, because it keeps authority and filings aligned.
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