Glossary · Compliance
DIR-3 KYC
Also known as: director KYC, DIN KYC
DIR-3 KYC is the annual KYC filing that every person holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) must complete with the MCA. It is due by 30 September each year. Missing it deactivates the DIN and attracts a ₹5,000 fee to reactivate it.
DIR-3 KYC is the yearly know-your-customer filing that every holder of a Director Identification Number (DIN) must submit to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It keeps the director’s details on the MCA records current and confirms the DIN is in active use.
Why it matters
Anyone allotted a DIN has to file DIR-3 KYC each year, even if they are not currently a director on any board. The key facts are:
- Due date: 30 September each year
- Missing it leads to the DIN being deactivated
- Reactivating a deactivated DIN attracts a ₹5,000 fee
(Always confirm near the deadline — government extensions are common.)
A deactivated DIN is a real problem. While inactive, the director cannot sign or file company forms, which can hold up the company’s own ROC compliance. The ₹5,000 fee is avoidable simply by filing on time.
For a CA firm managing several corporate clients, DIR-3 KYC is an easy deadline to miss because it is annual and applies per director, not per company. A single client company can have multiple directors, each needing their own KYC, and each typically signing with a DSC.
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