List of Directors — Format for the Annual Return
A ready format of the list of directors as on the financial year-end — DIN, name and address, designation, and dates of appointment and cessation. It supports the annual return in Form MGT-7 / MGT-7A. Editable Word and ready-to-use PDF.
What the list shows
- Serial number and the Director Identification Number (DIN).
- Name and address of each director.
- Designation — Director, Managing Director, Whole-time Director or Nominee.
- Date of appointment.
- Date of cessation (enter NA where the director continues in office).
How to prepare and sign it
Draw the entries from the Register of Directors & KMP (Section 170) as on the year-end date, and confirm each DIN and the appointment / cessation dates against your DIR-12 filings. The list is signed by two directors (or a director and the company secretary).
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List of Directors – FAQs
Is a list of directors required for the annual return?
Yes. The company keeps a list of directors as on the year-end, drawn from the Register of Directors & KMP under Section 170, as a supporting record for the annual return.
What goes in the date of cessation column?
Enter NA where the director continues in office; otherwise the date of resignation or removal, matching the DIR-12 filed.
Who signs the list of directors?
It is signed by two directors, or a director and the company secretary.
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Format current as of July 2026. General information only, not legal advice.