MBP-1, DIR-8 & DIR-2 — Director Declaration Formats
The three director declarations every private limited company collects: Form MBP-1 (disclosure of interest), Form DIR-8 (non-disqualification) and Form DIR-2 (consent to act as director), under the Companies Act, 2013. Download all three as an editable Word file or a fillable PDF.
The three declarations at a glance
| Form | Purpose & section | When given |
|---|---|---|
| MBP-1 | Notice of interest / concern by a director in other entities — Section 184(1) & Rule 9. | At the first Board meeting on becoming a director, at the first Board meeting of every financial year, and on any change. |
| DIR-8 | Declaration that the director is not disqualified — Section 164 & Rule 14. | Before appointment or re-appointment, and at the start of every financial year. |
| DIR-2 | Consent to act as director — Section 152(5) & Rule 8. | Before appointment; attached to Form DIR-12. |
Form MBP-1 — Disclosure of interest
Every director must disclose, in Form MBP-1, their interest or concern in any company, body corporate, firm or association of individuals — including where they are a director, member or partner and their shareholding. The notice is given to the company and kept with its records; it is not filed with the Registrar. A fresh MBP-1 is required at the first board meeting of each financial year and whenever the disclosed particulars change.
Form DIR-8 — Non-disqualification
In Form DIR-8 a director declares that they are not disqualified from being appointed or continuing as a director. This declaration now covers both Section 164(1) (personal disqualifications such as unsound mind, insolvency or conviction) and Section 164(2) (being a director of a defaulting company). It is given to the company before appointment and annually. If a director is found to be disqualified, the company files Form DIR-9 with the Registrar.
Form DIR-2 — Consent to act
Form DIR-2 records a proposed director’s written consent to act, along with their personal particulars and DIN. It is given to the company and attached to Form DIR-12, which must be filed with the Registrar within thirty days of the appointment.
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MBP-1, DIR-8 & DIR-2 – FAQs
What is Form MBP-1?
It is a director’s notice of interest or concern in other companies, firms or bodies corporate, given under Section 184(1) at the first board meeting of every financial year and on any change. It is kept by the company, not filed with the Registrar.
Is DIR-8 filed with the ROC?
No. DIR-8 is a declaration of non-disqualification given to the company. Only if a director is disqualified does the company file Form DIR-9 with the Registrar.
Does DIR-8 cover Section 164(1) as well?
Yes. The declaration now covers both Section 164(1) personal disqualifications and Section 164(2) disqualification arising from a defaulting company.
Where does DIR-2 go?
DIR-2 is the consent to act as director; it is attached to Form DIR-12 filed with the Registrar within thirty days of the appointment.
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Formats current as of July 2026. General information only, not legal advice.