What id DIR- 3 KYC
Director identification number (DIN) refers to a unique identification number allotted to an individual who is willing to be a director or is an existing director of a company. DIN is obtained by filing an application in eForm DIR-3, which was initially a single-time process to be carried out by the one who wishes to become a director in one or more than one company.
Important Update by MCA
“DIN holders of DINs marked as ‘Deactivated’ due to non-filing of DIR-3KYC/DIR-3 KYC-Web and those Companies whose compliance status has been marked as “ACTIVE non-compliant” due to non-filing of Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification(ACTIVE) e-form are encouraged to become compliant once again in pursuance of the General Circular No. 11 dated 24th March, 2020 & General Circular No.12 dated 30th March 2020 and file DIR-3KYC/DIR-3KYC-Web/ACTIVE as the case may be between 1st April, 2020 to 30th September, 2020 without any filing fee of INR 5000/INR 10000 respectively.”
Last Date of Filing DIR- 3 KYC for the Financial Year 2021-22 is 30th September 2021.
Who Needs to File e-Form DIR 3 KYC?
According to the recent announcements by MCA, directors are required to submit his KYC details to the MCA if they meet the below-mentioned conditions:
- Director Identification Number (DIN) was allotted to them by or on 31st March 2018
- DIN is in approved status
- KYC is mandatory for the disqualified directors also.
Things to keep in mind while filing e-Form DIR-3 KYC
- Director will have to provide their mobile number and email id while filing this e-form. This information will be verified by a One-Time-Password (OTP)
- Directors will have to use their digital signatures for filing this e-Form
- Directors will have to ensure that e-Form is certified by a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant or Company Secretary.
Due Date and Penalty Charges for Not Filing DIR 3 KYC Form
When a director fails to file the e-Form by the due dates (or extended due date) on MCA 21 portal, the DIN of such director is marked as ‘Deactivated due to Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’ by the department. In such cases, the director can re-activate his DIN by filing the missed out e-Form DIR-3 KYC after paying a late fine of INR 5,000.
Documents Required to File DIR 3 KYC Form
- Details of Nationality
- Details of citizenship like gender, date of birth etc.
- Permanent Account Number (PAN)
- Passport (compulsory when DIN holder is of foreign nationality)
- Driving License
- Aadhaar card
- Personal Mobile and Email ID
- Proof of Residential address.
- Voters Identity card
Besides, above-mentioned documents, directors must also be prepared with the following things:
- His digital signature to file the form
- Attestation of above-mentioned documents by CA, CS, or Cost Accountants who are practising the profession. Attestation by the prescribed authorized person in case of Foreign nationalities
- A declaration made by them (applicant/director) properly attested by CA, CS, or Cost Accountants who are practising the profession
DIR- 3 KYC Web
Every year directors do not need to file complete Form DIR- 3 KYC. They can update their DIN KYC through the Web Form issued by MCA.
If there is any changes in details provided under DIN then you need to file Form DIR- 3 KYC.
Process of filing DIR- 3 KYC Web Form
- Login to MCA website
- Go to DIN Services under MCA Service Tab.
- Select DIR-3-KYC-WEB form
- Enter DIN
- Click on send OTP
- Enter the OTP received on Mail and Mobile.
- Verify the details
- Submit the Form.