What is DIR-3 KYC?

DIR-3 KYC is a new form launched by the MCA. This form will be used to update the KYC information such as Mobile Number, Mail ID, Address for communication and change in any KYC details of all directors.

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As per the provisions of Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, every individual who is allotted DIN as of 31st March of a financial year must submit his KYC on or before 30th September of the immediately next financial year.

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Last Date of Filing DIR-3 KYC & Penalty After Last Date?

The due date of filing DIN KYC for financial year 2020-2021 is 30th September, 2021.  After expiry of the respective due dates, MCA system will mark all non-compliant DINs against which DIR-3 KYC form has not been filed as ‘Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’, a fee of Rs 5000/- shall be payable.

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As per the provisions of Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, every individual who is allotted DIN as of 31st March of a financial year must submit his KYC on or before 30th September of the immediately next financial year.

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First Time DIN KYC?

Any DIN holder who is filing his KYC details for the first time with MCA, must file all KYC details only through eForm DIR-3 KYC. There is no option for such a person to access the web-service for his KYC.

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Further, any DIN holder who wants to update any information of his KYC details must update the same through filing of eForm DIR-3 KYC only, no update in details can be made by accessing the web-service for DIR-3 KYC.

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Form DIR-3 KYC will be signed by DIN holder and a professional (CA/CS/CMA) certifying the form 

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Web Based DIN KYC?

Any DIN holder who has already submitted eForm DIR-3 KYC in any of the previous financial years and who does not require update in any of his KYC details as submitted, may perform his annual KYC by accessing DIR-3 KYC web service. No fee is payable up to the due date of each financial year. After the due date, a fee of Rs.5000 shall be payable.

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Further, any DIN holder who wants to update any information of his KYC details must update the same through filing of eForm DIR-3 KYC only, no update in details can be made by accessing the web-service for DIR-3 KYC.