Director KYC (DIR3 KYC): 15th October 2025
As per the Companies Act 2013, every company director must complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process. This process is known as the or DIR 3 KYC process. The DIR3 KYC is a crucial compliance requirement that ensures the authenticity and credibility of the company’s directors. Non – Filing of Director KYC will attract penalty at INR 5000/-
DIR-3 - Application for Director KYC
Director’s KYC Filing is an annual activity and applies to every person who was allotted a DIN (Director Identification Number) on or before 31st March 2025. The purpose of filing the DIR-3 KYC form to the ROC is to keep the records of the ROC updated with the correct address, mobile and email address of the directors/designated partners. It is a mandatory filing, and if filed within the due date of 30th September 2025, there is no government fee. The DIN Numbers for which the KYC is not filed within its due date get deactivated, and the same can be activated after the filing of DIR-3 KYC with late filing fees of Rs. 5000 for each defaulting director or the designated partner.
Importance of Director KYC (DIR3 KYC)
Legal Compliance
As per the Companies Act 2013, every director of a company is required to complete the DIR3 KYC process. Non-compliance can lead to penalties, legal action, and even disqualification from directorship.
Verification of Directors' Identity
The DIR3 KYC process helps in verifying the identity of the company’s directors. It ensures that the director is a real person and not a fake identity used for fraudulent activities.
Enhances Credibility
Completing the DIR3 KYC process enhances the credibility of the company’s directors. It assures stakeholders that the directors are genuine and trustworthy.
Process of Director KYC (DIR3 KYC)
The process of completing the Director KYC (DIR3 KYC) is relatively simple and can be done online through the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal. The following are the steps involved in the process
Log in to MCA Portal
Directors are required to log in to the MCA portal using their credentials. If a director does not have an account, they can create one by registering on the portal.
Fill DIR3 KYC Form
Once logged in, directors are required to fill in the DIR3 KYC form. The form requires details such as the director’s name, PAN number, DIN number, and other personal details.
Attach Required Documents
Directors must attach the necessary documents to the DIR3 KYC form. These documents include PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, and other relevant documents.
Verification and Submission
Once the form is complete and documents are attached, directors must verify the details and submit the form. The verification process can be done using a digital signature or an Aadhaar-based OTP.
FAQs
The filing of director KYC in DIR-3 (KYC) already begun on 1st April 2025 and the last of filing the same is 30th September 2025. If not filed within its due date then it would attract an additional fee or fine of Rs 5000/- for each defaulting partner
For filing the directors KYC, you should have following information
- Unique Personal Mobile Number
- Personal Email ID.
- OTP on Email ID and Mobile No.
Yes, Filing of DIR-3 KYC would be mandatory for Disqualified Directors also
MCA21 system will mark all approved DINs (allotted on or before 31st March 2024) against which DIR-3 KYC form has not been filed upto 30th September 2025 as ‘Deactivated’ with reason as ‘Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’.
After the due date filing of DIR-3 KYC is over, the DIN is marked as deactivated. For such inactive DIN directors KYC can be filed after payment of late filing fee of Rs. Rs. 5,000/- only, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken.
Every Director who has been allotted DIN as on or before 31st march 2024, must submit e-form DIR-3KYC with the central government.
Yes, even a person is not holding directorship in any Company, such a person is also required to file DIR-3 KYC every financial year within its due date.
Yes It is mandatory to affix DSC of Director on his e-form DIR-3 KYC.