MCA Form Guide
MR-1 — Managerial Personnel Appointment
Quick answer: Filed when a company appoints or re-appoints a Managing Director, Whole-Time Director, or Manager under Section 196. Requires Central Government approval for certain high-remuneration appointments. Within 60 days of the board resolution or shareholder approval (whichever comes later). ₹100/day for late filing. Acting as MD/WTD without valid MR-1 creates authority and payroll complications.
Quick answer
Director filings are usually about keeping the company’s leadership records current. They are simple on paper but easy to overlook if the team does not track DIN hygiene centrally. Companies appointing Managing Directors, Whole-Time Directors, or Managers. Also used when Central Government approval is needed for remuneration in loss-making companies. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Companies appointing Managing Directors, Whole-Time Directors, or Managers. Also used when Central Government approval is needed for remuneration in loss-making companies.
When to file
Within 60 days of the board resolution or shareholder approval (whichever comes later).
Penalty note
₹100/day for late filing. Acting as MD/WTD without valid MR-1 creates authority and payroll complications.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
Director identity details, appointment records, and board resolutions are usually the key documents.
How to file
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Confirm whether MR-1 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the director filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match MR-1: Director identity details, appointment records, and board resolutions are usually the key documents.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Filed when a company appoints or re-appoints a Managing Director, Whole-Time Director, or Manager under Section 196. Requires Central Government approval for certain high-remuneration appointments. Director filings are usually about keeping the company’s leadership records current. They are simple on paper but easy to overlook if the team does not track DIN hygiene centrally. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files MR-1?
Companies appointing Managing Directors, Whole-Time Directors, or Managers. Also used when Central Government approval is needed for remuneration in loss-making companies.
What is the deadline for MR-1?
Within 60 days of the board resolution or shareholder approval (whichever comes later).
What happens if MR-1 is filed late?
₹100/day for late filing. Acting as MD/WTD without valid MR-1 creates authority and payroll complications.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is MR-1 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a recurring filing — it must be filed every year (or every half-year / quarter, as specified) as long as the company remains in existence and meets the applicability criteria.
Which law or rule requires MR-1?
Section 196, Companies Act 2013; Schedule V; Rule 3, Companies (Appointment and Remuneration) Rules 2014
Why this one matters
Treat this as a governance task, not just a compliance checkbox, because it keeps authority and filings aligned.
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