Partner appointment as Whole Time Director

Can a person who is Partner in Partnership firm be appointed as Whole time director in a pvt ltd co.

Both partnership and Pvt Ltd owned by the same person
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This discussion clarifies whether a partner in a partnership firm can be appointed as a Whole Time Director in a private limited company. The consensus is that this is permissible, provided the individual meets standard director eligibility criteria and makes necessary disclosures about their partnership interest. The only exception noted is an auditor partner, who may face restrictions.

Yes he can be appointed

There is no restrictions for the appointment of the director subject to he is eligible to get appointment as directors like section 164 etc. 

Conclusion that person (partner)  can be appointed as directors in PVT. Co. 

As our Auditor Partner of a firm cannot be appointed as Whole time director of pvt ltd co.

Yes, there is no restriction at all, he can be appointed in PVT LTD company despite of being partner in partnership firm. He just have to give disclosure to company saying he is partner in firm and hold interest. 

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