Annual compliance
DIR-3 KYC filing in India.
File DIR-3 KYC and keep director KYC deadlines organized for Indian companies.
DIR-3 KYC is one of those filings that becomes stressful only when it is left too late. PVtltd keeps the deadline visible and the workflow simple.
- • DIR-3 KYC deadline tracking
- • Director information checklist
- • Prep and review workflow
- • Reminder support
- • Submission coordination
- • Compliance calendar visibility
- • DIN
- • PAN
- • Aadhaar
- • Personal mobile number and email address
- • Self-attested residence proof
- • DSC and professional certification details where the full form is required
See the fee table below for the statutory filing charge and common delay logic.
- • Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014
- • Section 154 of the Companies Act 2013
- • Section 164 of the Companies Act 2013
Process
How the service works
The workflow is built to be predictable: document collection, legal review, filing, and post-filing follow-through.
Check the director status
We confirm the DIN position and whether the director can use the web workflow or needs the full form with certification.
Collect the KYC inputs
The filing pack gathers the director identity, contact details, address proof, and any updated information that needs to match MCA records.
File the annual KYC
We submit the correct DIR-3 KYC variant and check that the filing is accepted without triggering a DIN status issue.
Confirm activation and reminders
Once the filing is accepted, we keep the deadline visible for the next cycle so the same problem does not recur.
AEO summary
DIR-3 KYC is the annual filing workflow used to keep director KYC current and to avoid deadline-driven admin issues.
Why this filing gets missed
DIR-3 KYC usually slips through when the compliance calendar is scattered. The deadline is fixed, but the director details and signing workflow are often sitting in different places.
A simple reminder system is usually enough to keep the filing from becoming a year-end panic point.
- • The deadline is annual and hard.
- • The DIN status depends on timely filing.
- • Director data should be collected before the due date.
Which filing variant applies
The web version is useful when the contact details have not changed. If the director details changed, the full filing path is safer because it carries the certification and data update trail.
The key point is to make sure the MCA record stays current before the DIN becomes inactive.
- • DIR-3 KYC-Web is OTP-based.
- • The full form is needed when details change.
- • Certification applies to the full filing path.
Government fees
Fee breakdown
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DIR-3 KYC on-time filing | Nil | The annual KYC submission itself has no filing fee when filed within time. |
| Late filing reactivation fee | INR 5,000 | Payable for DIN reactivation when the KYC is missed and the DIN is deactivated under Rule 12A. |
| Professional certification support | As applicable | The full form may require professional certification depending on the change status of the director details. |
Timeline
Typical turnaround
Typical timeline usually means a 1 working day turnaround, assuming documents are complete and any board or shareholder approvals are already in place.
The on-time filing fee is nil for the annual KYC submission, while a late filing attracts the MCA reactivation fee under Rule 12A.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who must file DIR-3 KYC and by when?
What is the penalty for missing the DIR-3 KYC deadline?
What is the difference between DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC-Web?
What documents and details are required for DIR-3 KYC?
Does a disqualified or resigned director still need to file DIR-3 KYC?
Canonical reference: https://www.pvtltd.co/services/dir-3-kyc
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