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DIR-3 KYC – Application for KYC of Directors
Complimentary Professional Guidance
Fully Online Procedure
DIN is an acronym for Director Identification Number. It is a distinctive identification number assigned to individuals seeking to become directors or who are already directors of a company. All directors with an active or inactive DIN must annually provide their KYC information on the MCA portal using eForm DIR-3 KYC.
DIR-3 KYC on MCA: Online Application for Directors' KYC
Any individual holding a DIN and submitting their KYC information to MCA for the first time must do so exclusively via eForm DIR-3 KYC. Similarly, any DIN holder seeking to revise any details in their KYC information must make the updates using eForm DIR-3 KYC.
Who Can File eForm DIR-3 KYC?
According to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, individuals with a "Director Identification Number (DIN/DPIN)" approved before 31st March 2018 are required to submit eForm DIR-3 KYC by 5th October 2018 to update their KYC details on the MCA portal. This process is compulsory even for disqualified directors.
Starting from the Financial Year 2019-20, all directors with an approved DIN by the end of the financial year must file eForm DIR-3 KYC by 30th September of the following financial year.
For instance, for the financial year 2020-21, directors or partners who received their DIN or DPIN by 31st March 2021 must complete the DIR-3 KYC form before 30th September 2021.
Who Needs to File the DIR-3 KYC Form?
To file the eForm, the director's digital signature is mandatory.
When submitting the form, it is essential to provide the director's email address and phone number for verification via OTP.
Form DIR-3 KYC necessitates the signatures of the DIN holder and a practicing professional (CA / CS / CMA).
Form certification and declaration must be done by a practicing professional such as a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, or Cost and Management Accountant.
Requirements for Filing eForm DIR-3 KYC
Proof of identity: PAN Card
Proof of Residency: Aadhar Card
For foreign nationals: Passport
Contact details: Personal mobile number and email address
Documents Needed for Submitting DIR-3 KYC
According to Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, individuals holding DIN as of 31st March in a financial year are required to submit their KYC by 30th September of the following financial year.
If a DIN holder fails to file their annual KYC by the deadline each financial year, the DIN will be labeled as 'Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC' and will remain deactivated until the KYC is completed with a late fee of ₹5,000.
Penalty for late submission of DIR-3 KYC
To reactivate the DIN in the future, the director can submit the eForm DIR-3 KYC by paying a late fee of ₹5,000. This late fee must be paid on or after the due date, i.e., 30th September of the financial year in which the form is due. All directors are required to submit this form annually by the specified deadline to avoid late fees and DIN deactivation.
Consequences of Failing to File Form DIR-3 KYC on Time
