MCA Form Guide
DIR-3 KYC WEB — Director KYC — Web Service
Quick answer: Web-based KYC for DIN holders whose details are unchanged from the previous year. Faster than the e-form route — no digital signature required. On or before September 30 each year. ₹10,000 late fee after September 30 — same as DIR-3 KYC e-form.
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. DIN holders with no changes to mobile number, email, or other details from the prior year's KYC filing. 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
DIN holders with no changes to mobile number, email, or other details from the prior year's KYC filing.
When to file
On or before September 30 each year.
Penalty note
₹10,000 late fee after September 30 — same as DIR-3 KYC e-form.
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 WEB 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 WEB: 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
Web-based KYC for DIN holders whose details are unchanged from the previous year. Faster than the e-form route — no digital signature required. 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 WEB?
DIN holders with no changes to mobile number, email, or other details from the prior year's KYC filing.
What is the deadline for DIR-3 KYC WEB?
On or before September 30 each year.
What happens if DIR-3 KYC WEB is filed late?
₹10,000 late fee after September 30 — same as DIR-3 KYC e-form.
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 WEB 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 WEB?
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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