FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common queries about DIN eKYC filings, deadlines, and statutory dues.
DIN eKYC (DIR-3 KYC) is an annual MCA compliance to verify and update director details linked to a DIN. It keeps DIN active, improves record accuracy, and supports corporate governance.
Anyone who holds a DIN with “Approved” status and was allotted a DIN on or before 31st March of the financial year must file it, even if not active in any company.
Non-filing leads to a ₹5,000 penalty and DIN deactivation, which restricts you from acting as a director or signing filings until reactivation.
No. It is an annual compliance. It must be completed every year within the prescribed due date.
The annual due date is typically 30th September. Filing within the timeline helps avoid penalty and deactivation.
PAN (Indian), Aadhaar, passport (foreign), unique email & mobile, present address proof (not older than 2 months), passport-size photo, valid DSC, and CA/CS/CMA certification for form-based filing.
Either via DIR-3 KYC Form (form-based) with DSC + professional certification, or via DIR-3 KYC Web (web-based) through MCA portal with OTP verification if details are unchanged.
There is typically no government fee if filed on time. Late filing attracts a mandatory penalty of ₹5,000.
It is the web-based KYC option for directors who filed last year and whose details have not changed, completed via MCA portal using OTP verification.
Web-based DIR-3 KYC Web generally does not require DSC. Form-based DIR-3 KYC requires DSC and professional certification.
You become ineligible to act as a director or sign filings. Reactivation requires completing DIR-3 KYC and paying the ₹5,000 penalty (if applicable).
Yes. Foreign directors typically use their passport as primary identity document and must ensure email/mobile OTP verification as per MCA requirements.
Web KYC can be done by the director. Form-based KYC usually requires professional certification by a CA/CS/CMA and DSC setup, so professional help is recommended.
Yes. If email/mobile needs to be updated, you must use the form-based DIR-3 KYC (not Web KYC) and complete OTP verification.
File DIR-3 KYC immediately, pay the ₹5,000 penalty, and complete the process to reactivate your DIN and restore compliance.