Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) is a mandatory annual compliance for every individual holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) in India — regardless of whether they are currently active as a director or not. Failure to file DIR-3 KYC by September 30 every year results in immediate deactivation of the DIN — blocking the director from signing any MCA forms. This guide explains everything about Director KYC compliance.
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1. Who Must File Director KYC?
Every individual who holds a DIN (Director Identification Number) — whether the DIN was allotted in the current year or in any previous year — must file Director KYC annually. This includes:
- Active directors of Pvt Ltd / Public Ltd / OPC / Section 8 companies
- Designated Partners of LLPs (holding DPIN/DIN)
- Disqualified directors — must still file KYC even if disqualified
- Directors of struck-off companies — must still file KYC for their DIN to remain active
- Individuals who obtained DIN but never took directorship — DIN still needs annual KYC
2. Forms: DIR-3 KYC vs KYC Web
| Form | When Used | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| DIR-3 KYC (full form) | First KYC for a DIN, or when any details change (mobile, email, address) | DSC of director + CA attestation + Aadhaar OTP + PAN + address proof |
| DIR-3 KYC-Web | Annual renewal when no details have changed | Login to MCA portal — OTP on registered mobile and email — no DSC needed |
For most directors after the first year — KYC Web is sufficient — just an OTP verification on the MCA portal. The full DIR-3 KYC form (with DSC and CA certification) is needed only when mobile number, email ID, or address changes.
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- Annual Deadline: 30th September every year
- Consequence of non-filing: DIN is deactivated immediately after September 30 — the director cannot sign any MCA e-form until KYC is filed
- Reactivation fee: ₹5,000 per DIN to reactivate a deactivated DIN (file DIR-3 KYC with ₹5,000 penalty)
- Impact: A deactivated DIN means no ROC filings can be submitted by that director — blocking the company's annual compliance chain
4. Documents for DIR-3 KYC (Full Form)
- PAN Card (mandatory)
- Aadhaar Card (for Aadhaar OTP authentication)
- Current mobile number and email ID (must be linked to Aadhaar)
- Passport (if foreign national)
- Residential address proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Utility Bill)
- DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) of the director
- CA's DSC and membership number (for form certification)
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