Directors are crucial for a company's operation, overseeing its management and direction. The Companies Act, 2013 outlines various director roles, including executive and non-executive directors, managing directors, and nominee directors. Understanding these different types and their specific responsibilities is essential for corporate governance and efficiency.
Introduction
This article provides information on the various types of Directors in a private limited company, and the different types of Directors in the Companies Act, 2013. Directors are in charge of overseeing, controlling, and directing a companys operations. He or she has many duties within
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FAQ :
Directors are responsible for overseeing, controlling, and directing a company's operations. They act as employees, agents, trustees, and officers of the company.
An executive director works full-time for the company and is involved in daily operations, while a non-executive director does not participate in daily operations but may advise on policy and strategy.
A shadow director is someone not officially appointed to the Board but whose instructions the board typically follows. They can be held liable as a director unless they are providing advice in a professional capacity.
A resident director is a director who has spent at least 182 days in India during the previous calendar year, as required by law for every company.
An alternate director can be appointed if a director is absent or out of the country for more than three months, provided the Articles of Association allow it or a resolution is passed at a general meeting.