Guide
DIR-3 KYC guide in India.
DIR-3 KYC is the director KYC intimation every DIN holder must file — now once every three years under the Amendment Rules 2025, in force from 31 March 2026.
Short answer: DIR-3 KYC is the KYC intimation that keeps your DIN usable — triennial from 31 March 2026 (due 30 June, next due 30 June 2028), ₹500 on time and ₹5,000 late or to re-activate a deactivated DIN. Miss the window and your DIN is deactivated, which blocks you from signing MCA filings in every company.
What it is
Triennial KYC intimation for directors with DIN (was annual before 31 March 2026).
Why it matters
A current KYC keeps your DIN active so you can sign every MCA filing.
Risk of delay
Late filing = ₹5,000 additional fee and DIN deactivation until re-activated.
Frequently asked questions
What is DIR-3 KYC?
DIR-3 KYC is the director KYC intimation that keeps DIN records current. Under Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014 as amended by the 2025 Amendment Rules (in force 31 March 2026), it is now a triennial filing — once every three financial years, due by 30 June of the relevant year — replacing the old annual 30 September cycle. The same form also updates your mobile number, email and residential address, and re-activates a deactivated DIN.
When is the next DIR-3 KYC deadline?
Directors whose KYC is current are next due by 30 June 2028 under the triennial regime. The fee is ₹500 per filing; filing late or filing to re-activate a deactivated DIN attracts an additional fee of ₹5,000 under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Your DIN is deactivated and you cannot sign MCA e-forms — including the company annual filings — until it is re-activated through DIR-3 KYC with the additional fee. A deactivated DIN blocks every company where you are a director, not just one.
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