A quick guide on Director KYC compliance, DIR-3 KYC form to update the KYC details in the MCA database. Process and due date of filing the DIR-3 KYC form.
What is Director KYC Compliance?
Director KYC is a compliance requirement under the Companies Act, 2013. It is introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to ensure updated information of directors in the MCA records. It is mandated under Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Mandatory for all directors, whether active or not. Even if the director is not associated with any company, KYC filing is still required. Therefore, all directors must file their KYC (form DIR-3 KYC) annually. The due date for the year 2024-25 is 30th Sep 2025.
DIR-3 KYC: Director Annual KYC Filing
As per the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, all Directors must file their annual KYC form – DIR-3 KYC before 30th September 2025.
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DIR 3 KYC Due Date for 2025
The due date (last date) for filing the DIR-3 KYC form for 2025 is 30th September 2025. This is the last and final date for filing Director’s annual KYC compliance.
Who Needs to File Director KYC?
Every individual who holds a Director Identification Number (DIN) as of 31st March of a financial year must file Director KYC (Form DIR-3 KYC) before the 30th of September of that year.
For example: If a person has been allotted and holds a DIN on or before 31st March 2025. If, the status of his/her DIN is ‘Approved’, needs to file from DIR-3 KYC to update KYC details in the MCA records on or before 30th September 2025.
Consequences of Non-filing (DIR-3 KYC)
If a director fails to file DIR-3 KYC before the due date, their DIN is deactivated with the status ‘Deactivated due to Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’.To reactivate the DIN, the director must file DIR-3 KYC with a late fee of Rs.5,000.
What are the documents required for DIR-3 KYC form
Here’s the list of documents and information required for filing the DIR-3 KYC form:
- PAN of Director
- Proof of permanent address (Latest Bank Statement or Latest Mobile or Electricity Bill)
- Copy of Aadhaar Card (Mandatory for Indian Director)
- Copy of passport (if Available)
- Unique Mobile No (will need OTP for Verification)
- Unique Email Address (will need OTP for Verification)
- Digital Signature of Director
Important points on Director KYC
- It is mandatory even for Disqualified Directors.
- Aadhaar is mandatory
- Passports are mandatory for Foreign citizens.
- Attestation of documents by practicing CA, CS is mandatory.
- Personal Mobile Number and e-mail ID should not be linked to any other director or certifying professional.
- A personal e-mail ID should not be an official e-mail ID. It should be personal like Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
- In case of a change in address from the DIN records, first file form DIR-6 and then file form DIR-3-KYC.
- All documents should be self-attested by the Director.
- Certificate from each Director for engaging the professional to certify the form.
FAQs On DIR-3 KYC
A director who has been allotted DIN on or before the end of the financial year is mandatorily required to comply with KYC compliance. He has to file form DIR-3 KYC before 30th September of the immediate next financial year.