MCA Form Guide
DIR-3 KYC — Director KYC — Annual e-Form
Quick answer: Annual KYC filing for DIN holders who need to update or verify identity and contact details. Used when a director has new or changed details to declare. On or before September 30 each year. ₹10,000 late fee after September 30. DIN is marked as "Deactivated due to non-filing" until the KYC (with late fee) is completed.
Quick answer
Director filings are usually about keeping the company’s leadership records current. They are simple on paper but easy to overlook if the team does not track DIN hygiene centrally. Any DIN holder (director or former director) filing KYC through the e-form route — required when details have changed from the prior year. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Any DIN holder (director or former director) filing KYC through the e-form route — required when details have changed from the prior year.
When to file
On or before September 30 each year.
Penalty note
₹10,000 late fee after September 30. DIN is marked as "Deactivated due to non-filing" until the KYC (with late fee) is completed.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
Director identity details, appointment records, and board resolutions are usually the key documents.
How to file
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Confirm whether DIR-3 KYC is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the director filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match DIR-3 KYC: Director identity details, appointment records, and board resolutions are usually the key documents.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Annual KYC filing for DIN holders who need to update or verify identity and contact details. Used when a director has new or changed details to declare. Director filings are usually about keeping the company’s leadership records current. They are simple on paper but easy to overlook if the team does not track DIN hygiene centrally. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files DIR-3 KYC?
Any DIN holder (director or former director) filing KYC through the e-form route — required when details have changed from the prior year.
What is the deadline for DIR-3 KYC?
On or before September 30 each year.
What happens if DIR-3 KYC is filed late?
₹10,000 late fee after September 30. DIN is marked as "Deactivated due to non-filing" until the KYC (with late fee) is completed.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is DIR-3 KYC a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a recurring filing — it must be filed every year (or every half-year / quarter, as specified) as long as the company remains in existence and meets the applicability criteria.
Which law or rule requires DIR-3 KYC?
Rule 12A, Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014
Why this one matters
Treat this as a governance task, not just a compliance checkbox, because it keeps authority and filings aligned.
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