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DIR-3 KYC [ Director Identification Number KYC]

• Director identification number (DIN) refers to a unique identification number allotted to an individual who wants to be a director in a company.
• DIN is obtained by filing an application in Form DIR-3.
• It is now mandatory for all directors having DIN to submit their KYC details in e-Form DIR 3 KYC every year.
• Director’s KYC Filing is an annual activity and applies to every person who was allotted a DIN on or before 31st March 2022. 
• The purpose of filing the DIR-3 KYC form to the ROC is to keep the records of the ROC updated with the correct address, mobile and email address of the directors.
• As per the provisions of Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, DIR 3 KYC is a mandatory filingand should be filed within the due date of 30th September 2022for FY 2021-2022.
• The DIN Numbers for which the KYC is not filed within the due date get deactivated, and the same can be activated after the filing of the DIR-3 KYC with late filing fees of Rs. 5000 for each defaulting director or the designated partner.

TYPES OF DIRECTOR KYC PROCESS:

KYC through Form DIR-3 KYC

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

KYC through DIR-3 KYC web-services

DIN holder who has already submitted Form DIR-3 KYC and who does not require an update in any of his KYC details may perform his annual KYC by accessing the DIR-3 KYC web servicewith OTP based authentication. There is no need to submit or upload any document in Web-based filing.

Process of Filing Form DIR-3 KYC Form

• The First step is to download the DIR-3 KYC form from the MCA website.  
• Directors must fill in the DIN in the KYC form, whose status is ‘Approved’ and Directors with deactivated DIN because of non-filing of KYC Form, can fill the form after the prescribed due date by paying late filing charges  
• Furnish the Required Details in the DIR- 3 KYC Form
• Director must enter his PAN and then click on the ‘Verify income-tax PAN’ button.
• Then, the system verifies the details of the director on the basis of the PAN card number.
• Update Contact Details and Verify OTP Authentication of e-Form
• Directors must ensure that the e-Form is authenticated which means it is digitally signed by a Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant, or a Company Secretary, practicing the profession.
• Furnishing the details of the practicing professional along with their digital signature is a crucial task that cannot be avoided.

Documents and Information Required to File DIR 3 KYC Form

• Permanent account number (pan)
• Aadhar card passport (compulsory when din holder is of foreign nationality)
• Driving license
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Proof of residential address
• Details of citizenship
• Gender
• Photograph
• Date of birth.