The Classic Partners LLP

MR-1 – Appointment of MD, WTD & Manager

Form MR-1 is the return a company files to report the appointment of a Managing Director, Whole-Time Director, or Manager. We prepare and file MR-1 with the supporting resolutions within the time limit.

File Your MR-1

What is Form MR-1?

Form MR-1 is the return of appointment of a Managing Director (MD), Whole-Time Director (WTD), or Manager, filed with the Registrar of Companies under Sections 196, 197, and 203 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the related rules. It is generally filed within 60 days of the appointment.

The appointment usually goes together with a DIR-12 filing for the directorship and forms part of our change management services.

When MR-1 is Required

Appointment of a Managing Director.
Appointment of a Whole-Time Director.
Appointment of a Manager.
Reappointment or a change in the terms of appointment.
Companies that fall within the managerial remuneration conditions of the Act.

What You Will Need

For an MR-1 filing, we typically need the board and shareholder resolutions, the terms of appointment and remuneration, and the consent of the appointee. We draft these and file MR-1 within the time limit.

Our MR-1 Services

MR-1 Filing

Filing the return of appointment of an MD, WTD, or Manager.

Resolutions & MGT-14

Drafting the board and special resolutions and filing MGT-14 where required.

Terms of Appointment

Help drafting the appointment and remuneration terms.

DIR-12 Coordination

Coordinating the related DIR-12 filing for the directorship.

Remuneration Compliance

Guidance on managerial remuneration limits and approvals.

Reappointment Support

Handling reappointment and changes in the terms of appointment.

Why Choose The Classic Partners

Specialised experience with managerial appointments and ROC filings.
End-to-end handling from resolutions to the MR-1 submission.
Timely filing within the time limit for the appointment.
Transparent fees and a single point of contact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form MR-1?

MR-1 is the return a company files with the Registrar of Companies to report the appointment of a Managing Director, Whole-Time Director, or Manager.

What is the time limit for filing MR-1?

MR-1 is generally filed within 60 days of the appointment of the MD, WTD, or Manager.

Which appointments require MR-1?

The appointment of a Managing Director, a Whole-Time Director, or a Manager requires MR-1, along with reappointments and certain changes in terms.

Is shareholder approval needed for these appointments?

Many of these appointments need approval by the Board and the shareholders, and sometimes a special resolution. We advise on what your case requires.

Is MR-1 the same as DIR-12?

No. MR-1 reports the appointment of an MD, WTD, or Manager and its terms, while DIR-12 records the person's appointment as a director. Both may be needed.

Do all companies need to file MR-1?

Companies appointing an MD, WTD, or Manager file MR-1. We confirm the requirement and any exemptions for your company before filing.

Appointing an MD, WTD, or Manager?

Get Form MR-1 and the supporting resolutions filed correctly and on time.