Question 1

What is DIR-3 KYC?

Accepted Answer

DIR-3 KYC is the annual Know Your Customer verification mandatory for every person holding a Director Identification Number or Designated Partner Identification Number in India. It is filed through the MCA portal as per Rule 12A of the Companies Incorporation Rules 2014 to keep director details updated in government records.

Question 2

What is the due date for DIR-3 KYC?

Accepted Answer

The due date is September 30 every year. For FY 2025-26 the deadline is September 30 2026. The KYC must be filed for the financial year ending March 31. Directors must file every year even if there is no change in personal details. Late filing attracts a penalty of 5000 rupees.

Question 3

What is the penalty for not filing DIR-3 KYC?

Accepted Answer

Non-filing attracts a penalty of 5000 rupees payable before filing the delayed KYC. Additionally the DIN or DPIN is marked as Deactivated on the MCA portal. Deactivated DIN means the director cannot sign any MCA forms or participate in any company filings until KYC is completed and DIN is reactivated.

Question 4

What happens when DIN is deactivated?

Accepted Answer

When DIN is deactivated the director cannot file any MCA forms, cannot be appointed as director in any new company, and existing company filings requiring that director signature get blocked. The company compliance gets stuck until the director completes DIR-3 KYC and pays the 5000 rupee penalty for reactivation.

Question 5

What is the difference between DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC-WEB?

Accepted Answer

DIR-3 KYC is the full form filed for the first time with complete personal details, address proof, PAN, Aadhaar, passport photo, and digital signature. DIR-3 KYC-WEB is a simplified online verification for subsequent years that only requires OTP verification without uploading documents. Both are filed on the MCA portal.

Question 6

Who needs to file DIR-3 KYC?

Accepted Answer

Every person holding an allotted DIN or DPIN must file DIR-3 KYC annually whether or not they are currently a director in any active company. This includes resigned directors whose DIN is still active, designated partners of LLPs, and directors of struck-off companies whose DIN has not been surrendered.

Question 7

Can I file DIR-3 KYC myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes DIR-3 KYC-WEB for subsequent years can be filed by the director themselves through the MCA portal using mobile OTP and email OTP. First-time DIR-3 KYC full form requires a practicing professional CA CS or Cost Accountant to certify and file. DSC of the director is required for the full form.

Question 8

What documents are needed for DIR-3 KYC?

Accepted Answer

For first-time filing: PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport-size photograph, proof of permanent address, proof of present address, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, email address, and Class 3 DSC. For subsequent years via DIR-3 KYC-WEB only mobile OTP and email OTP are needed with no document uploads.

Question 9

Is DIR-3 KYC required for LLP partners?

Accepted Answer

Yes designated partners of LLPs holding DPIN must file DIR-3 KYC annually by September 30. The process is identical to company directors. DPIN and DIN are functionally the same for KYC purposes. Non-filing leads to DPIN deactivation and 5000 rupee penalty same as for company directors.

Question 10

What if I have DIN but no active directorship?

Accepted Answer

You must still file DIR-3 KYC every year as long as your DIN is active. If you do not intend to be a director in future you can surrender your DIN by filing DIR-5 form. Until DIN is surrendered the annual KYC obligation continues regardless of whether you hold any active directorship position.

Question 11

Can deactivated DIN be reactivated?

Accepted Answer

Yes file DIR-3 KYC with the 5000 rupee late fee and the DIN is reactivated within 1 to 3 working days after MCA processing. The reactivation is not automatic and depends on MCA portal processing time. During festive and year-end periods reactivation may take up to 5 to 7 working days.

Question 12

Is DIR-3 KYC filing free?

Accepted Answer

Filing DIR-3 KYC or DIR-3 KYC-WEB on the MCA portal has no government fee if filed before the September 30 deadline. Only late filing attracts the 5000 rupee penalty. Professional charges from CA or CS for assistance with first-time filing typically range from 500 to 2000 rupees per director.

Question 13

How to check DIR-3 KYC filing status?

Accepted Answer

Check on the MCA portal under MCA Services then DIN Services then Check DIN Status. Enter your DIN number to see if KYC is approved, pending, or not filed. You can also check via the MCA V3 portal dashboard after logging in. Status shows as Approved if KYC is successfully completed for the current year.

Scenario	Fee	Consequence
Filed before Sep 30	₹0 (Free)	DIN remains active
Filed after Sep 30	₹5,000 per DIN	DIN deactivated until filed
Multiple DINs late	₹5,000 × each DIN	All DINs deactivated
Not filed at all	₹5,000 (accrues annually)	DIN permanently deactivated, cannot sign MCA forms

Document	First-Time (DIR-3 KYC)	Subsequent (KYC-WEB)
PAN Card	✔ Upload	Auto-verified
Aadhaar Card	✔ Upload	OTP only
Passport Photo	✔ Upload	Not needed
Address Proof	✔ Upload	Not needed
Mobile OTP	✔ Required	✔ Required
Email OTP	✔ Required	✔ Required
DSC (Class 3)	✔ Director + Professional	Not needed
Professional Certification	✔ CA/CS required	Not needed

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