A director can generally receive remuneration from two companies, even holding directorships in up to 20 companies simultaneously, including alternate directorships. However, if a director is an executive director (like a WTD or MD) in one company, they can only receive remuneration from that single company. For public limited companies, specific limits apply, such as those outlined in Schedule V, particularly concerning remuneration exceeding 11% of net profit.
Section 165(1) of the Act states that a person can hold the office of director simultaneously in 20 companies. The number of 20 companies includes the office of alternate directorship. A person cannot be a director in more than 20 companies at a given time. However, the maximum number of public companies in which a person can be a director simultaneously is 10
16 August 2021
any provision in company act for director remuneration more than 11% of net profit for public limited company. net profit 80 lacs & paid up capital 80 lacs