The Classic Partners LLP
Local Resident Director Service
Local resident director service for foreign companies setting up in India. Under the Companies Act, 2013 every company must have at least one director resident in India. We provide a qualified resident director and the supporting compliance so your Indian entity meets this requirement from day one.
Talk to a Resident Director ExpertWhat is a Local Resident Director Service?
Under the Companies Act, 2013, every Indian company must have at least one director who has stayed in India for the prescribed minimum number of days in the financial year. For foreign promoters who do not have a resident on their board, a local resident director service fills this requirement.
The resident director acts as a nominee to satisfy the statutory requirement, while management and control stay with the foreign promoters as set out in the agreed terms. This service is essential when setting up an Indian subsidiary and pairs well with our corporate laws consulting.
Who Needs a Resident Director?
- Foreign companies incorporating an Indian subsidiary.
- Overseas promoters with no India-resident person on the board.
- Startups with foreign founders setting up in India.
- Companies needing to meet the resident-director requirement quickly.
- Businesses comparing this with a branch office structure.
Our Resident Director Services
Resident Director
A qualified India-resident director to meet the statutory requirement.
Incorporation Support
Coordination with your subsidiary incorporation.
Compliance Coordination
Ongoing support so board and ROC requirements are met.
Governance Safeguards
Clear terms protecting the promoters' control and the director.
Documentation
DSC, DIN and consent documentation for the resident director.
Replacement Support
Smooth change of resident director when required.
Why Choose The Classic Partners
- Compliant from day one with a qualified resident director.
- Clear, protective terms for both promoters and the director.
- Joined-up setup with our subsidiary and corporate-law teams.
- Reliable, professional service with a dedicated point of contact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does an Indian company need a resident director?
The Companies Act, 2013 requires every company to have at least one director who has stayed in India for the prescribed minimum period in the financial year. Foreign-owned companies often need a resident director to meet this rule.
Who can act as a resident director?
A resident director must be a natural person who has stayed in India for the prescribed number of days during the financial year and meets the eligibility conditions to act as a director under the Companies Act.
Does the resident director control the company?
No. The resident director is appointed to satisfy the statutory requirement, while management and control remain with the promoters or board as set out in the agreed terms and the company's documents.
Is a resident director needed for an Indian subsidiary?
Yes. An Indian subsidiary of a foreign company, like any Indian company, must have at least one resident director, which makes this service important during and after incorporation.
What are the responsibilities and risks for a resident director?
A resident director carries the duties and responsibilities of a director under law. We put clear terms and governance safeguards in place to define the role and protect both the director and the promoters.
Can the resident director be changed later?
Yes. The resident director can be changed by following the prescribed process for resignation and appointment, and we support a smooth transition while keeping the company compliant throughout.
Need a Local Resident Director in India?
Meet the resident-director requirement and set up your entity with confidence.
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