DIR-3 KYC for Directors – MCA Compliance 2025

Directors of Indian companies must comply with a crucial annual requirement to keep their Director Identification Number (DIN) active — the DIR-3 KYC or Web KYC filing.

Whether you're a professional director, company promoter, or compliance consultant, it's essential to stay on top of this simple but mandatory ROC requirement.

What is DIR-3 KYC?

DIR-3 KYC is an annual compliance form filed by directors with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to validate their personal details, mobile number, and email ID.

There are two ways to file:

• DIR-3 KYC Form: For directors who are filing for the first time or need to update their contact details.
• DIR-3 KYC Web: For directors who have already filed DIR-3 KYC in a previous year and whose details remain unchanged.

Due Date for 2025

The last date to file DIR-3 KYC for the financial year 2024-25 is 30th September 2025.

Filing on time helps directors avoid penalties and ensures their DIN remains active.

Penalty for Non-Filing

If the director fails to file by the due date:

• DIN will be marked as “Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC.”
• A penalty of ₹5,000 will be levied for delayed filing (under Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014).

This penalty is mandatory and must be paid to reactivate the DIN.

Who Should File?

All individuals who hold a DIN as on 31st March 2025, whether they are active directors or not, must file DIR-3 KYC.

This includes:

• Directors of Private/Public/LLP entities
• Disqualified Directors
• Resigned or retired directors (if DIN is still active)

Documents Required

To file DIR-3 KYC, the following are required:

• PAN Card (mandatory for Indian citizens)
• Aadhaar Card (for OTP verification)
• Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
• Personal Email ID & Mobile Number (verified via OTP)
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the Director
• Attestation by a practicing CA/CS/CMA (for Form filing)

Why It Matters

Filing DIR-3 KYC is more than just an annual formality — it:

• Keeps your DIN active and usable
• Ensures compliance with ROC requirements
• Avoids late filing penalties
• Keeps company operations (filings, appointments, etc.) legally valid

Final Tips

• Start early to avoid OTP or DSC issues close to the deadline.
• Ensure the director's email and mobile number are unique (not used by other directors).
• Refrain from using professional/office email IDs.

Need help with DIR-3 KYC filing for yourself or your clients?
Reach out to us at taxchamp.info — we handle director compliances across India with professional accuracy.

Let’s keep your DIN active and your company compliant!