File DIR-3 KYC

If you have been allotted Director Identification Number i.e. DIN, it is essential for a DIN holder to file DIR-3 KYC every year. Director’s KYC needs to be updated annually by 30th September on MCA portal as a part of Compliance. Be it DIR-3 KYC FORM or DIR-3 KYC WEB filing, a team of qualified CS is here to take care of the KYC filing.

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OVERVIEW

What is form DIR-3 KYC?

Under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, every individual who has been allotted a DIN (Director Identification Number) on or before 31st March 2018 and the status of such DIN is ‘approved’ has to file the form DIR-3 KYC. This is the application for KYC of directors which needs to be filed to the ROC by the due date- 30th September of every year (unless an extension is granted). The purpose of this form is to ensure that the ROC has updated and accurate records of directors. The types of information required to be shared are the addresses, contact numbers, and email addresses of the directors.

Types of DIR-3 KYC FORM

DIR-3 KYC eForm

Individuals who are filing DIR-3 KYC for the first time have to file the eForm DIR-3 KYC available on the MCA portal. This form also has to be filed by existing DIR-3 filers in case of updating their existing mobile number or email id.

DIR-3-KYC-WEB

DIR-3 KYC is a web form available on the web service available on MCA portal. All DIN holders who have already filed the DIR-3 KYC eForm in the previous year have to file the web-form in the subsequent years. This form essentially auto-fills most of the data and makes filing DIR-3 easy.

Documents required to file DIR-3 KYC

Digital Signature Certificate: Class – 2 DSC of the individual based on PAN
PAN Card: Self-attested copy of PAN Card to be provided
Address Proof: Self-attested copy of Aadhar Card; or Voter’s ID Card; or Driving Licence
Photograph: Self-attested copy of Passport to be provided, if any (Mandatory for Foreign Nationals)
Mobile No. & E-mail Id: Unique personal number and e-mail Id to be provided for OTP verification
Other Details: Details of Citizenship, Nationality, and Residential Status to be provided

Due Date for Director KYC filing

30th September of every year (Unless extended)

Government fee to Reactivate DIN

INR 5,000

Consequences of non-filing

Penalty of INR 5,000 & Deactivation of DIN.

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Preparation and filing form online
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Updated Director/ DIN Holder Master Data

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All it takes is 3 working days*

*Subject to Government processing time

The Process

Process of filing KYC online

Day 1 - Collection

Collection of basic information
Provide Required Director’s KYC Documents

Day 2 - 3 - Preparation & Filing

Preparation and filling out an online form
Online filing with Professional Certification
Sharing updated Director/ DIN Holder’s Master Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is required to file DIR-3 KYC?

Every individual who has been allotted on or before 31st March 2018 and the status of such DIN is ‘approved’ must file this form

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Is it mandatory to have DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for filing DIR-3 KYC?

Yes, DIR-3 KYC requires individuals to provide their DSC. Without it the form cannot be submitted.

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Is professional certification mandatory?

Yes, professional certification for filing DIR-3 KYC is mandatory. This application for KYC of Directorsmust be certified by a practicing professional i.e. CA/CS/CMA with their DSC.

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My DIN status is ‘Deactivated’. Can I still file DIR-3 KYC form?

No, an Individual with ‘Approved’ status can also file this form. If your DIN is deactivated by reason of non-filing of DIR-3 KYC, you first have to file a form for re-activating DIN by payment of the prescribed penalty fee (INR 5,000).

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I am a non-resident Indian. Can I provide an Indian mobile number?

No. A non-resident must provide a foreign mobile number and foreign address as their permanent address.

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What is the Government fee for filing e-form DIR-3 KYC?

For filing the said form, there is no government fee prescribed. However, if it is filed after the due date, a penalty of INR 5,000 is imposed.

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What happens if my DIN gets deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC?

In the said case, due to deactivation, you will not be allowed to take any actions based on your DIN, and any action taken will be held invalid.

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Is this a one-time process or to be done annually?

Filing KYC by directors is prescribed annually. Individuals who are filing DIR-3 KYC for the first time have to file the eForm DIR-3 KYC available on the MCA portal. A DIN holder who has already filed the eForm in the previous year has to file a web-form DIR-3 KYC-WEB through the web service available on MCA portal for every subsequent year.

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I am an existing DIN holder, I want to update my personal mobile number; what do I do?

If existing DIN holders want to update their personal mobile number or email id then they are required to file the e-form DIR-3 KYC for that year instead of DIR-3 KYC-WEB even if they have filled the e-form earlier.

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