DIR-8lowMinistry of Corporate Affairs
DIR-8 — Director Non-disqualification Disclosure
Each director confirms in Form DIR-8 that they are not disqualified under section 164, at the first board meeting of the year.
- Due
- 30 Jun each year
- Frequency
- Annual
- If it lapses
- No fee; enables valid board constitution
- Statutory reference
- S.164(2) r/w Rule 14, Companies (Appointment & Qualification) Rules 2014
Who has to file it
Every one of these has to hold before DIR-8 binds an entity:
- Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, One Person Company and Section 8 Company
- Usually owned by:
- Company Secretary
- Typical effort:
- 0.5 hours
Common questions
- When is DIR-8 due?
- 30 Jun each year. It falls due once a year.
- Who has to file DIR-8?
- It applies to Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, One Person Company and Section 8 Company.
- What is the penalty for filing DIR-8 late?
- No fee; enables valid board constitution
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