Director Identification Number (DIN)
DIN means 8 numeric digit identification number which the central government may allot to any individual, intending to be appointed as a director or to any existing directors of a company, for the purpose of his identification.
Any person intending to apply for DIN shall have to make an application in e-form DIR-3.
When the application is made for DIN, many questions creep into the mind like- What are the documents required? notary and apostilled related questions, nationality, state queries, DSC, etc.
Documents required for application of DIN
For Indian Nationals-
- Identity Proof- PAN Card is mandatory as an identity proof of Indian National;(Identity Proof considers the name, father’s name, date of birth)
- Residence Proof- Any residential proof of Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, Mobile Bill or Bank Statement/ Aadhaar Card, Driving License, or any other residential proof (not older than 2 months)
- Contact number, E-mail ID, and one latest Coloured passport size Photograph are required.
Note-
For Indian Nationals, it is quite easy to provide documents and get their DIN. Once you get the DIN it is valid for lifetime, it never expires and there is no filing required to maintain its validity.
For Foreign Nationals-
- Proof of Identity (Passport) is sufficient proof for foreign nationals.
- Proof of Residence (either Passport or any other proof as mentioned in the case of Indian Nationals)- which shall not be older than two months.
- Contact number, E-mail ID, and one latest Coloured passport size Photograph are required.
Highlights-
- Proof of father’s name is not required for foreign nationals.
- All supporting Documents of foreign nationals should be certified by the Indian Embassy or a notary in the home country of the applicant or by CA/CS or cost accountant in practice.
- If a foreign Director has a valid multiple-entry Indian Visa or a Person of Indian Origin Card or Overseas Citizen of Indian Card then the attestation could also be done by Public Notary/ Gazetted Officer in India or practicing professionals (like Company Secretary).
Practical Aspect-
Sometimes it is difficult for foreign nationals to provide any residential proof (as mentioned in the rules- Bank statement, electricity bill, telephone bill, and mobile bill) as they are not consider anything except their passports.
Form DIR-3 is mandatory to be signed by the applicant and a Practicing Professional or secretary in whole time employment or the Director of the existing Company in which the applicant is proposed to be the Director.
DIN KYC of DirectorsRegular Statutory Compliances