Types of Companies in India:

1. Private Limited Company:

Minimum two and maximum 200 members.

Limited liability for members.

Shares cannot be freely traded on the stock exchange.

2. Public Limited Company:

Minimum three directors and seven members.

Can raise capital through the public by issuing shares.

Shares are freely transferable on the stock exchange.

3. One Person Company (OPC):

Single-member company.

Limited liability for the sole member.

Can have more than one director.

Eligibility Criteria for Directors:

1. Director Identification Number (DIN):

Obtain DIN from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

A unique identification number for a director.

2. Consent and Declaration:

The appointed director must provide written consent to act as a director.

A declaration stating that they are not disqualified from being appointed as a director.

3. Age and Mental Soundness:

Must be above 18 years of age.

Should be mentally sound and not disqualified by law.

4. Resident Director:

At least one director must be a resident of India for a Private Limited Company.

Process of Adding a Director:

1. 1. Board Resolution:

Convene a board meeting to pass a resolution for the appointment of the new director.

2. Consent and Declaration:

Obtain written consent and a declaration from the appointed director.

3. Director Identification Number (DIN):

Ensure the director has a valid DIN.

4. Filing with RoC:

File the necessary form (such as DIR-12) with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) within 30 days of the appointment.

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