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Appointment of Managing Director in India

Q: Does a Managing Director need a DIN?

Yes, a Managing Director must have a valid Director Identification Number (DIN). No one can be appointed as a director without one.

Q: Can a foreign national be appointed as an MD in an Indian company?

Yes, a foreign national can be appointed as an MD. They must get a DIN and meet other legal conditions. If they haven’t stayed in India for at least 182 days in the previous year, government approval may be required.

Q: What happens if shareholders don’t approve the MD's appointment in a public company?

If shareholders reject the appointment, it becomes invalid from that date. However, any decisions the MD made before that still stay valid. The company must then begin a fresh appointment process.

Q: Is it necessary to file Form MGT-14 for the appointment of an MD in a private company?

Usually, Form MGT-14 is not needed for private companies unless their Articles of Association say so or if changes are made to the AOA. But Form DIR-12 and MR-1 (if applicable) are generally required.

Q: Can a company have both a CEO and an MD?

Yes, a company can have both. Their roles must be clearly defined to avoid overlap. As per Section 203, the same person can’t be Chairperson and MD/CEO unless allowed by the company’s Articles or the company doesn’t run multiple businesses.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between a Managing Director and a Whole-Time Director?

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Both are full-time roles in the company. A Managing Director (MD) is given major powers to manage the company’s overall operations. A Whole-Time Director works full-time too, but may handle only a specific function like finance or HR. An MD usually has broader authority.

Does a Managing Director need a DIN?

Can a foreign national be appointed as an MD in an Indian company?

What happens if shareholders don’t approve the MD's appointment in a public company?

Is it necessary to file Form MGT-14 for the appointment of an MD in a private company?

Can a company have both a CEO and an MD?

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