DIR-3 KYC, annual filing every director forgets.

Every individual who was allotted a DIN on or before 31 March of a given financial year must file DIR-3 KYC on or before 30 September of the immediately next financial year.

Scope:

• Active directors of Indian companies.
• Resigned directors (if the DIN is still active — which it usually is).
• Prospective directors who obtained DIN for a company that was never incorporated.
• Directors of LLPs (DPIN merged with DIN under MCA framework).

If you ever obtained a DIN and haven't surrendered it, you must file DIR-3 KYC every year.

Non-filing consequence: DIN is marked 'Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC'. Status visible on MCA portal.

DIR-3 KYC (Web-based):

• Available if the director has filed DIR-3 KYC in any previous year with no changes to KYC details (name, DOB, nationality, email, mobile, address, PAN, Aadhaar).
• Login to MCA v3 portal with DSC or MCA credentials.
• Navigate to DIR-3 KYC Web.
• Verify OTP sent to registered email + mobile.
• Submit. Filing completes.
• No fee if filed within 30 September deadline.

DIR-3 KYC (eForm):

• Required for first-time filers (filing DIR-3 KYC for the first time ever).
• Required if any KYC detail (name, DOB, nationality, email, mobile, address, PAN, Aadhaar) has changed from last filing.
• Download eForm, attach supporting documents (PAN, Aadhaar, address proof), self-attest, apply DSC.
• Upload and submit via MCA portal.
• Processing: 24-48 hours typically.

If DIR-3 KYC not filed by 30 September deadline:

1. DIN marked 'Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC'.
2. File DIR-3 KYC (Web or eForm as applicable) with INR 5,000 late fee paid via MCA portal.
3. DIN reactivated within 24-72 hours after filing processed.

What breaks while DIN is deactivated:

• Cannot file any MCA eForm with your DIN (AOC-4, MGT-7, DIR-12, PAS-6, etc.).
• Cannot sign board resolutions as per MCA records (though board decisions internally still valid).
• Cannot incorporate new companies as a director.
• Bank KYC / enhanced due diligence may flag the deactivation.
• GST director KYC refresh may fail (depends on state).

Materially the DIN deactivation blocks you from signing any ROC filing. For a director with multiple directorships, this is a serious operational problem.

Director-level annual compliance beyond DIR-3 KYC:

• Disclosure of Interest (MBP-1): every director must disclose directorship / shareholding / interest in other entities at the first board meeting of each FY. Filed internally.
• DIR-8: declaration by director that they are not disqualified under Section 164. First board meeting of each FY.
• Form DIR-11: resignation intimation by director to ROC within 30 days of resignation.
• Form DIR-12: company intimation to ROC of director appointment / resignation / change within 30 days.
• Form MR-1: appointment of managerial personnel (MD, WTD, Manager) within 60 days.
• DPT-3: company's annual return of deposits (90 days from FY-end).
• MSME Form 1: half-yearly return of outstanding dues to MSME suppliers (over 45 days).
• Form AOC-4 (financial statements): within 30 days of AGM.
• Form MGT-7 (annual return): within 60 days of AGM.
• Form PAS-6 (demat reconciliation): within 60 days of each half-year end (for Rule 9B companies).

For companies with foreign shareholders / subsidiaries: additional FEMA + FLA Return + Form FC-GPR / FC-TRS compliance.

Last updated: 2026-10-12.