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Form 6010: Consent to act as director and statement not disqualified
ASIC Form 6010 is the Consent to act as director and statement not disqualified. Use it when a person agrees to be appointed as a company director and declares they are not disqualified. The form is lodged with ASIC as part of the director appointment process.
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Form Overview
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 6010 - Consent to act as director and statement not disqualified
ASIC Form 6010 is the Consent to act as director and statement not disqualified. Use it when a person agrees to be appointed as a company director and declares they are not disqualified. The form is lodged with ASIC as part of the director appointment process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Leaving the consent unsigned will delay or block the director appointment.
- 2Unsigned consent section
- 3Incorrect director name spelling
- 4Submitting the form after the appointment is registered
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
This form is a simple written agreement that says, "I am happy to be a director and I am not barred from the role." It is required every time a new director is added to an Australian company. Signing it lets ASIC record the appointment correctly.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form at the time the director is appointed, before ASIC registers the change.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- A person agrees to be appointed as a director for the first time.
- An existing director is re‑appointed after a resignation.
- A director is appointed to a new Australian company.
- A director is appointed to replace a disqualified person.
- The appointment is part of a statutory filing with ASIC.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Person already a director
Consent already on record
✓ Verify existing consent
Corporate director needed
Different form required for corporate entities
✓ Check ASIC guidance
Director removal only
No consent needed for removal
✓ Confirm removal process
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged as soon as the director is appointed, typically within a few business days, to avoid registration delays.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the person's full name matches ASIC records.
- 2Enter the correct Australian Company Number (ACN).
- 3Sign the form in the designated area.
- 4Date the form using DD/MM/YYYY format.
- 5Declare that the person is not disqualified.
- 6Attach any required supporting documents.
- 7Use the ASIC online portal for electronic lodgement.
- 8Pay the applicable filing fee.
- 9Keep a copy of the signed form for company records.
- 10Check the acknowledgement receipt after submission.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 6010 from the ASIC website.
- 2Complete all required fields and sign.
- 3Log in to the ASIC online portal (myASIC).
- 4Upload the completed form and any attachments.
- 5Enter payment details and submit the fee.
- 6Receive and save the electronic acknowledgement.
- 7Record the filing reference in the company register.
Known limitations
- 1Only applies to individual directors, not corporate directors.
- 2Only for Australian‑registered companies.
- 3Statement covers current disqualification status only.
- 4Form does not replace other statutory director declarations.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Entity
2 items
The exact registered name of the company or business.
The Australian Company Number or Australian Business Number.
Change
2 items
What you are registering or notifying — for example, a change of director, address, or share structure.
The specific new details and the date the change took effect.
Authorisation
1 items
Signed or authorised by a director or authorised agent.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the signature field matches the latest layout.
- Confirm date format follows the current ASIC template.
- Verify that the statement of no disqualification is present.
- Ensure any electronic filing instructions are up to date.
- Review any new ASIC guidance notes linked to the form.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCForm title matches ASIC namingconfirmed
- SRCIssuing agency identified as ASICconfirmed
- SRCPurpose described as consent to act as directorconfirmed
- SRCExact filing fee amountnot confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific electronic filing URLnot confirmed in official source
- SRCRelated form numbers for corporate directorsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCDate of last version updatenot confirmed in official source
- SRCPenalty for false statementnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Leaving the signature line blank.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Entering the date in an incorrect format.
Failing to declare an existing disqualification.
Submitting the form without the required fee.
Attaching unrelated documents.
Mistaking the form for a corporate director appointment.
Not keeping a copy for the company's internal records.
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