DIN KYC

Director identification number (DIN) is a unique number issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) under the Government of India (GOI) upon the filing of a DIN application via e-Form DIR-3 to a person who wishes to become a Director in a Company.

All persons having DIN are required to submit their DIN KYC details in e-Form DIR-3 KYC every year.

It’s time to get ready for the DIN KYC and update your details to the MCA.

The due date of DIN KYC for the person having DIN on 31st March 2023 must complete their KYC on or before 30th September 2023. It is always advisable to do KYC at the earliest to avoid last minute rush.

Information and Documents required for DIN KYC.

For first-time DIN KYC or change in detail previously submitted to MCA.

  • DIN of the applicant.
  • Details of Nationality, Gender, date of birth, etc.
  • Permanent Account Number (PAN) is not mandatory for foreign nationals.
  • Passport is mandatory for foreign nationals.
  • Aadhar card, Driving license, Voter ID.
  • Proof of residential address.
  • Personal mobile number and email ID.
  • Verification through OTP to be sent on mobile and email.
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
  • Certificate of practicing professional like CA/CWA/CS.

Other than first-time DIN KYC and if there is no change in the details, the application needs to be verified by validating the OTP on the mobile number and email ID.

Confirmation of DIN KYC will be sent to the applicant in his email by the MCA.

DIN KYC is mandatory for every individual who is holding DIN whether he is currently acting as a Director or not in any Company or Company is under strike off process or strike off.

For DIN KYC there is no government processing fees although professional may charge for their services.

DIN KYC needs to be done every year. Otherwise, your DIN will be deactivated, and you need to pay the penalty amount of INR 5,000/- to activate your DIN. To avoid any penal action on the Company and Director, the Director must stay in touch with their professional to keep everything in order and save the avoidable cost.

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