Director KYC (DIR-3)

Mandatory KYC compliance for every active DIN holder — including reactivation of a DIN deactivated for KYC non-filing. Under the new triennial cycle (G.S.R. 943(E) effective 31 March 2026), file Form DIR-3 KYC Web by 30 June of every third financial year to keep your DIN active and avoid the ₹5,000 fee.

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Director KYC (DIR-3)

DIR-3 KYC is the mandatory KYC compliance filing required from every individual holding an active Director Identification Number (DIN). Under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025 — notified vide G.S.R. 943(E) dated 31 December 2025 and effective from 31 March 2026 — the filing regime has been simplified to a triennial cycle, with both prior forms (DIR-3 KYC e-Form and DIR-3 KYC Web) consolidated into a single Form DIR-3 KYC Web.

What Changed in 2026

The MCA has rationalised director KYC compliance through the 2025 Amendment Rules (G.S.R. 943(E)):

  • Filing frequency reduced from annual to once every three consecutive financial years
  • Both DIR-3 KYC e-Form and DIR-3 KYC Web merged into a single consolidated Form DIR-3 KYC Web
  • Routine filings require only OTP verification — no DSC or professional certification
  • Event-based filings (when details change) must still be filed within 30 days with proper certification

Deadline: 30 June

Every director with an active DIN as on 31 March must file Form DIR-3 KYC Web on or before 30 June of the immediately following every third consecutive financial year. Missing the deadline triggers an automatic ₹5,000 reactivation fee — and the DIN remains deactivated until the late filing is completed.

Who Must File?

  • Every individual with an active DIN as on 31 March of the financial year
  • Directors of Indian and foreign companies registered with MCA
  • Designated Partners of LLPs holding a DIN
  • Disqualified directors — disqualification does not exempt KYC compliance
  • Directors who have resigned but still hold an active DIN

Three Filing Scenarios

Routine Triennial Filing

No change in details. Simple Form DIR-3 KYC Web filed by 30 June of the third consecutive financial year. Only OTP verification — no DSC or professional certification required.

Event-Based Update

Change in mobile number, email, or residential address. Must be filed within 30 days of change. Requires DSC and professional certification (CA / CS / CMA).

DIN Reactivation

DIN deactivated for missing earlier deadlines. Requires payment of ₹5,000 government fee, DSC, and professional certification. Takes 1-2 days post-filing.

Documents Required

For Routine Triennial Filing:

  • PAN card (Indian directors) / Passport (foreign nationals)
  • Aadhaar card (Indian directors)
  • Personal mobile number and email — for OTP verification

For Event-Based Update or DIN Reactivation:

  • All routine documents above
  • Permanent address proof (Voter ID / Driving Licence)
  • Present address proof (utility bill less than 2 months old or rental agreement)
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of director
  • Professional fees + ₹5,000 MCA government fee (reactivation only — paid by client to MCA)

Filing Process

1

Eligibility Review

Identify which filing applies — routine triennial, event-based, or reactivation — based on your DIN status and any changes since last filing. Often combined with our Add or Remove Director compliance.

2

Documentation

Share PAN, Aadhaar (or passport), and address proofs if applicable. We verify completeness before initiating the form.

3

OTP Coordination

MCA sends OTP to your registered mobile and email. We coordinate the verification step in real time.

4

Form Submission

Form filed on the MCA portal. For event-based updates and reactivation, our practising professional digitally signs the form before submission.

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SRN & Confirmation

MCA generates a Service Request Number and sends a confirmation email to your registered ID. You receive the SRN and acknowledgment from our team.

Consequences of Missing the Deadline

If Form DIR-3 KYC Web is not filed by 30 June of the applicable third financial year, the DIN is automatically marked as "Deactivated due to Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC". Until reactivation, the director cannot sign filings, board resolutions, financial statements, or any company documents. Reactivation requires payment of ₹5,000 to MCA plus filing the pending KYC with full DSC and professional certification.

Why File With Us

  • Triennial cycle tracking — we remind you well before your deadline
  • Same-day filing once documents are received
  • End-to-end support for event-based updates and DIN reactivation
  • Coordination for companies with multiple directors
  • Special handling for foreign national directors
  • SRN and MCA acknowledgment delivered to your inbox
  • Bundled compliance available with Company Annual Compliance

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₹499
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Update / DIN Reactivation
₹1,499
2 working days
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MCA Submission & SRN (Government Late Fee ₹5,000 Extra for Reactivation)

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Frequently Asked Questions

DIR-3 KYC is the mandatory KYC compliance filing required from every individual holding an active Director Identification Number (DIN). It is mandated under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (as amended by G.S.R. 943(E) dated 31 December 2025) to maintain accurate director records with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Failure to file results in DIN deactivation and a ₹5,000 reactivation penalty.
Under the amended rules effective 31 March 2026 (G.S.R. 943(E)), Form DIR-3 KYC Web must be filed once every three consecutive financial years — on or before 30 June of the third year. Previously, this filing was annual. However, if your personal details such as mobile number, email, or residential address change, you must file an updated DIR-3 KYC Web within 30 days of the change.
No, for routine triennial filings with no change in details, only OTP verification is required — no DSC or professional certification needed. CA, CS, or CMA certification is required only for event-based filings (when details change) and for DIN reactivation after a missed deadline.
Your DIN is automatically marked as "Deactivated due to Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC". During deactivation, you cannot sign board resolutions, financial statements, MCA filings, or any company documents. To reactivate, you must pay ₹5,000 to MCA and file the pending KYC with full DSC and professional certification. Reactivation typically takes 1-2 working days after filing.
Under the amended rules (G.S.R. 943(E) effective 31 March 2026), both the older DIR-3 KYC e-Form and DIR-3 KYC Web have been consolidated into a single unified Form DIR-3 KYC Web. This streamlined form covers all filing scenarios — routine triennial filing, event-based updates, and DIN reactivation — with the level of verification adjusted to the scenario.
Yes. Foreign nationals holding an Indian DIN must file DIR-3 KYC regardless of their country of residence. They submit a passport instead of Aadhaar for identity verification. OTP verification is done on their personal mobile number and email registered with MCA.
No government fee is charged if Form DIR-3 KYC Web is filed on or before the 30 June deadline of the applicable third financial year. The ₹5,000 fee applies only for late filing or DIN reactivation. Our professional service fees are separate from any MCA charges.
With all documents and OTP access ready, routine triennial filing is typically completed within 1 working day. Event-based updates and DIN reactivation may take 2-3 working days due to DSC coordination and professional certification requirements.
No. As long as the DIN remains active in MCA records, KYC must be filed — even by disqualified directors or those who have resigned from all directorships. Only those whose DIN has been surrendered or permanently deactivated by MCA are exempt from filing.
For routine triennial filing: PAN card, Aadhaar (or passport for foreign nationals), personal mobile number, and personal email for OTP verification. For event-based updates and DIN reactivation: additionally need permanent and present address proofs and the director's Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

Your DIN is reactivated by filing the pending Form DIR-3 KYC Web together with the ₹5,000 reactivation fee payable to the MCA. Because this is a late filing, it requires your Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and professional (CA/CS/CMA) certification — OTP-only filing is not available once the DIN is deactivated. The DIN is typically reactivated within 1–2 working days of the filing being approved. While the DIN stays deactivated you cannot sign any MCA filing, so director changes (DIR-12) and your company’s own filings can get blocked — making prompt reactivation important. Our Update / DIN Reactivation package (₹1,499 professional fee, plus the ₹5,000 MCA fee at actuals) handles the full process — fee payment, DSC coordination, certification and filing.

No — they are different statuses, and only one is fixed by paying a fee. A DIN ‘Deactivated due to Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’ is a routine status that is reactivated by filing the KYC with the ₹5,000 fee (above). Director disqualification under Section 164(2) is far more serious: it is triggered when a company fails to file its financial statements or annual returns for three consecutive financial years, and it disqualifies the director (with DIN deactivation) for five years — this cannot be undone by simply paying the ₹5,000 KYC fee. If your DIN is deactivated because of overdue company filings, those defaults must be regularised first — see our Company Annual Compliance service.