MR-1 — Appointment of MD/WTD/Manager
Appointing a Managing Director, Whole-Time Director or Manager isn't complete until the ROC has been notified through Form MR-1, backed by the right resolutions and consents.
Form MR-1 is the return a company files with the ROC to record the appointment of a Managing Director, Whole-Time Director or Manager, along with terms of remuneration. It's generally filed within 60 days of the appointment, supported by the board resolution (and shareholder approval where required), the appointee's consent, and terms of appointment. Where remuneration exceeds prescribed limits or the company is in default of certain filings, central government approval may also be needed before the appointment takes effect.
What this service covers
From resolution drafting through to the ROC filing.
- Drafting the board resolution for the appointment
- Shareholder resolution where required by the company's scale
- Consent and disclosure documentation from the appointee
- Terms of appointment and remuneration structuring
- Filing Form MR-1 within the statutory window
- Advising on Schedule V compliance where applicable
Key components
What an MR-1 filing typically includes.
Board Resolution
The board formally approves the appointment and terms before any filing is made.
Remuneration Terms
Salary, perquisites and other terms are documented and, where limits apply, checked against Schedule V.
ROC Filing
Form MR-1 records the appointment with the Registrar within the prescribed deadline.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Confirm Eligibility
Check the appointee meets the age, disqualification and other statutory requirements.
Pass Resolutions
Board approval, and shareholder approval where the company's profile requires it.
Document Terms
Formalise the appointment letter and remuneration structure.
File MR-1
Submit the return to the ROC within 60 days of the appointment.
Why the filing details matter
What sets our approach apart.
Remuneration limits are easy to miss
Companies without adequate profits face specific remuneration ceilings under Schedule V — we check this before terms are finalised, not after.
Deadlines are firm
MR-1 is due within 60 days of appointment, and late filing attracts additional fees that scale with delay.
Disqualification checks protect the company
Appointing someone who doesn't meet statutory eligibility criteria can unwind the appointment later — we verify this upfront.
MR-1 — Appointment of MD/WTD/Manager questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
Appointing an MD, WTD or Manager?
We'll structure the terms and file MR-1 within the 60-day window.
