{"id":12019,"date":"2020-07-31T15:22:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T09:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=12019"},"modified":"2020-07-31T15:22:56","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T09:52:56","slug":"director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/","title":{"rendered":"Director KYC: How to File DIR-3 KYC Form with the MCA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><strong><em>Director KYC<\/em><\/strong>\nForm has been <strong><em>introduced<\/em><\/strong> by the <strong><em>MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)<\/em><\/strong>\nfor carrying out <strong><em>verification of the directors<\/em><\/strong> who have been issued <strong><em>Director\nIdentification Number (DIN)<\/em><\/strong>. Earlier, this form was used to <strong><em>issue\nDIN<\/em><\/strong>. However, after the introduction of <strong><em>new company incorporation rules<\/em><\/strong>,\nDIN is now <strong><em>automatically issued<\/em><\/strong> after <strong><em>filing the SPICe Form<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this learning blog, we will talk about the <strong><em>concept\nand the procedure to file the DIR-3 KYC form with MCA<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a54f065e57c5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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DIR-3 KYC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Who_Needs_to_File_DIR-3_KYC\" title=\"Who Needs to File DIR-3 KYC?\">Who Needs to File DIR-3 KYC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Things_to_Consider_While_Filing_this_Form\" title=\"Things to Consider While Filing this Form\">Things to Consider While Filing this Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Objective_of_Filing_This_Form\" title=\"Objective\nof Filing This Form\">Objective\nof Filing This Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Consequences_of_Not_Filling_Director_KYC\" title=\"Consequences of Not Filling Director KYC \">Consequences of Not Filling Director KYC <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Latest_Updates_by_the_Ministry_of_Corporate_Affairs\" title=\"Latest Updates by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs\">Latest Updates by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Documents_and_Details_Needed_for_Director_KYC\" title=\"Documents and Details Needed for Director KYC\">Documents and Details Needed for Director KYC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Procedure_to_File_DIR-3_KYC_Form_with_the_MCA\" title=\"Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC Form with the MCA\">Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC Form with the MCA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Download_DIR-3_KYC\" title=\"Download DIR-3 KYC\">Download DIR-3 KYC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Provide_DIN_Details\" title=\"Provide DIN Details\">Provide DIN Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Fill_in_Required_Information\" title=\"Fill in Required Information\">Fill in Required Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Name_and_Important_Credentials\" title=\"Name and Important Credentials\">Name and Important Credentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Nationality\" title=\"Nationality\">Nationality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Age_Declaration\" title=\"Age Declaration\">Age Declaration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Address\" title=\"Address\">Address<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Verification_of_PAN_Card\" title=\"Verification of PAN Card\">Verification of PAN Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Update_Contact_Information_and_Verify_OTP\" title=\"Update Contact Information and Verify OTP\">Update Contact Information and Verify OTP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Attachments_Needed\" title=\"Attachments Needed\">Attachments Needed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Authentication_of_E-Form\" title=\"Authentication of E-Form\">Authentication of E-Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Procedure_after_Submission_of_Director_KYC\" title=\"Procedure after Submission of Director KYC\">Procedure after Submission of Director KYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#SRN_Generation\" title=\"SRN Generation\">SRN Generation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Email_Communication\" title=\"Email Communication\">Email Communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Procedure_to_File_DIR-3_KYC_Web\" title=\"Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC Web\">Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC Web<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/director-kyc-how-to-file-dir-3-kyc-form-with-the-mca\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Form_DIR-3_KYC\"><\/span>Concept of Form DIR-3 KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201c<strong><em>DIN<\/em><\/strong>\u201d denotes a <strong><em>unique identification number<\/em><\/strong> allotted to <strong><em>every proposed director<\/em><\/strong>. Earlier, it was issued only <strong><em>after filing the form DIR-3<\/em><\/strong> with the <strong><em>MCA<\/em><\/strong> and was a <strong><em>one-time process<\/em><\/strong> for every individual who wishes to become a <strong><em>director in more than one public limited and private limited company<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong><em>with the change in the regulations<\/em><\/strong>,\nall the directors who have <strong><em>already been issued DIN<\/em><\/strong> need to <strong><em>file <\/em><\/strong>their\n<strong><em>KYC\ndetails every year <\/em><\/strong>on the <strong><em>MCA portal<\/em><\/strong> in the <strong><em>form\nDIR 3 KYC<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, every <strong><em>disqualified director<\/em><\/strong> needs to <strong><em>submit\nthis form<\/em><\/strong> with the MCA as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Needs_to_File_DIR-3_KYC\"><\/span>Who Needs to File DIR-3 KYC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Who-Needs-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-1024x768.png\" alt=\"File DIR-3 KYC\" class=\"wp-image-12021\" width=\"488\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Who-Needs-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Who-Needs-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Who-Needs-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Who-Needs-to-File-DIR-3-KYC.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <strong><em>notification<\/em><\/strong> issued by the <strong><em>Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/\">[1]<\/a> , a <strong><em>director <\/em><\/strong>needs to <strong><em>file his\/her KYC details <\/em><\/strong>after <strong><em>fulfilling the conditions<\/em><\/strong> as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>DIN<\/em><\/strong> (Director Identification Number) issued by or on <strong><em>31.03.2018<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Approved DIN<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Consider_While_Filing_this_Form\"><\/span>Things to Consider While Filing this Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Things-to-Consider-While-Filing-DIR-3-KYC-Form-1024x512.png\" alt=\"filing DIR-3 KYC Form\" class=\"wp-image-12022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Things-to-Consider-While-Filing-DIR-3-KYC-Form-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Things-to-Consider-While-Filing-DIR-3-KYC-Form-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Things-to-Consider-While-Filing-DIR-3-KYC-Form-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Things-to-Consider-While-Filing-DIR-3-KYC-Form.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The things or the facts to consider while <strong><em>filing\nDIR-3 KYC Form<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>All the <strong><em>Directors<\/em><\/strong>\nneed to <strong><em>provide<\/em><\/strong> their <strong><em>Email address<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Mobile\nNumber<\/em><\/strong> while submitting this form on the <strong><em>MCA portal<\/em><\/strong>. Also, this\ndetail will be <strong><em>verified by OTP (One Time Password)<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Directors need\nto use their <strong><em>DSC for filing this e-form<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>All the <strong><em>Directors<\/em><\/strong>\nmust ensure that this <strong><em>form is duly certified<\/em><\/strong> by a <strong><em>Practising\nCA (Chartered Accountant), CS (Company Secretary), or Cost Accountant<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective_of_Filing_This_Form\"><\/span>Objective\nof Filing This Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\n<strong><em>objectives<\/em><\/strong> behind the <strong><em>Filing of Director KYC<\/em><\/strong> are as\nfollows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Record\n<\/em><\/strong>the\n<strong><em>correct and accurate<\/em><\/strong> details regarding the DIN holder;<\/li><li><strong><em>Verify<\/em><\/strong>\nthe details of the Holder in case he\/she <strong><em>furnishes wrong information<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Update<\/em><\/strong>\nthe details of the DIN Holder in case there is <strong><em>a change in his\/her\naddress or contact details<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Not_Filling_Director_KYC\"><\/span>Consequences of Not Filling Director KYC <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In case a <strong><em>director fails<\/em><\/strong> to <strong><em>submit\nhis\/her KYC details<\/em><\/strong> in the <strong><em>E-form DIR-3 KYC<\/em><\/strong> by the <strong><em>due\ndate or extended due date<\/em><\/strong> prescribed on the <strong><em>MCA portal<\/em><\/strong>, he\/she will\nbe marked as \u201c<strong><em>Deactivated due to Non-Filing<\/em><\/strong>\u201d by the Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the said director can <strong><em>reactivate his\/her DIN<\/em><\/strong> by\nfiling the <strong><em>DIR-3 KYC Form<\/em><\/strong>, and the late fees of <strong><em>Rs 5000<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latest_Updates_by_the_Ministry_of_Corporate_Affairs\"><\/span>Latest Updates by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nper the <strong><em>latest notification<\/em><\/strong> issued by the <strong><em>MCA <\/em><\/strong>on <strong><em>24.03.2020<\/em><\/strong>\nand <strong><em>30.03.2020<\/em><\/strong>,\nall the <strong><em>DIN holders<\/em><\/strong> who are termed as \u201c<strong><em>Deactivated<\/em><\/strong>\u201d are eligible\nto file <strong><em>E-form DIR 3 KYC (Know Your Customer)<\/em><\/strong> or <strong><em>Form DIR 3 KYC-Web<\/em><\/strong> by <strong><em>30.09.2020<\/em><\/strong>.\nThis date will be considered as <strong><em>DIR 3 KYC Last date<\/em><\/strong>. Further, there\nis <strong><em>no\nneed<\/em><\/strong> for these holders <strong><em>to pay the fees of Rs 5000<\/em><\/strong> for\nsubmitting this form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore,\nthe companies declared as \u201c<strong><em>ACTIVE Non-Compliant<\/em><\/strong>\u201d are <strong><em>eligible<\/em><\/strong>\nto <strong><em>submit\nE-form \u201cACTIVE\u201d<\/em><\/strong> up to <strong><em>30.09.2020<\/em><\/strong>. These holders can also\nsubmit the form <strong><em>without providing the fees of Rs 10000<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_and_Details_Needed_for_Director_KYC\"><\/span>Documents and Details Needed for Director KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents and details required for Director KYC\nare as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Applicant\u2019s\ndetails regarding <strong><em>Nationality and Citizenship<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Date of Birth<\/em><\/strong> of the Applicant;<\/li><li><strong><em>Gender <\/em><\/strong>of the Applicant;<\/li><li>PAN (<strong><em>Permanent\nAccount Number<\/em><\/strong>) Card details;<\/li><li><strong><em>Voter ID\/\nElection ID<\/em><\/strong> Card;<\/li><li>A copy of <strong><em>Passport<\/em><\/strong>\n(<strong><em>Compulsory\n<\/em><\/strong>in case of <strong><em>Foreign National<\/em><\/strong>);<\/li><li><strong><em>Driving License<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Aadhar Card<\/em><\/strong> details;<\/li><li>Registered <strong><em>Mobile\nNumber<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Proof of <strong><em>Residential\nAddress<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the details and documents provided above,\na director also needs to be ready with the following things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>DSC (<strong><em>Digital\nSignature Certificate<\/em><\/strong>) to <strong><em>file Director KYC<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Attestation<\/em><\/strong> of all the documents by a <strong><em>Practising CA (Chartered\nAccountant), CS (Company Secretary), or Cost Accountant<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Attestation<\/em><\/strong> by the prescribed authorities in case of <strong><em>Foreign\nNationals<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Compulsory\nAttestation<\/em><\/strong> of the <strong><em>Declaration<\/em><\/strong>\nmade by the <strong><em>Applicant or Director <\/em><\/strong>by a <strong><em>Practising CA (Chartered Accountant), CS\n(Company Secretary), or Cost Accountant<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_File_DIR-3_KYC_Form_with_the_MCA\"><\/span>Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC Form with the MCA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-Form-with-the-MCA-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC\" class=\"wp-image-12023\" width=\"479\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-Form-with-the-MCA-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-Form-with-the-MCA-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-Form-with-the-MCA-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-to-File-DIR-3-KYC-Form-with-the-MCA.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required to <strong><em>file DIR-3 KYC<\/em><\/strong> with the <strong><em>Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_DIR-3_KYC\"><\/span>Download DIR-3 KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The First step is to <strong><em>download the Director KYC form <\/em><\/strong>by visiting the <strong><em>MCA Portal<\/em><\/strong> at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/MinistryV2\/companyformsdownload.html\"><em>http:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/MinistryV2\/companyformsdownload.html<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide_DIN_Details\"><\/span>Provide DIN Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the next step, the applicant or the director\nneeds to provide the details or information as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Details of \u201c<strong><em>Approved DIN<\/em><\/strong>\u201d in the KYC form;<\/li><li>Directors with \u201c<strong><em>Deactivated DIN<\/em><\/strong>\u201d due to <strong><em>non-filing of Director KYC Form<\/em><\/strong>, can also fill the form by <strong><em>paying late filing charges<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fill_in_Required_Information\"><\/span>Fill in Required Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the <strong><em>applicant or director<\/em><\/strong> needs to fill in the information asked as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_and_Important_Credentials\"><\/span>Name and Important Credentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The director needs to <strong><em>enter his\/her first and last name<\/em><\/strong>,\nalong with the <strong><em>father\u2019s name<\/em><\/strong>. Further, the details needed to be considered\nwhile filing name are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The <strong><em>Name <\/em><\/strong>entered must <strong><em>match<\/em><\/strong> with the <strong><em>name of PAN Card<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>The<strong><em> Address <\/em><\/strong>provided must <strong><em>match<\/em><\/strong> with the <strong><em>PAN database<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><em>Acronyms, short forms, single alphabets<\/em><\/strong> are not allowed in the form;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nationality\"><\/span>Nationality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the director is required to <strong><em>enter details of his nationality<\/em><\/strong>. However, if a director or <strong><em>applicant is of foreign nationality<\/em><\/strong>, then he\/she needs to <strong><em>submit a copy of the Passport<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Declaration\"><\/span>Age Declaration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, the director or the applicant requires to <strong><em>enter his\/her DOB (Date of Birth) <\/em><\/strong>in the <strong><em>DD\/MM\/YYYY format<\/em><\/strong>. Further, the <strong><em>reason behind<\/em><\/strong> the <strong><em>age declaration<\/em><\/strong> is that a person who is below the <strong><em>age of 18 years<\/em><\/strong> is <strong><em>not eligible<\/em><\/strong> to submit this application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Address\"><\/span>Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this column, the director needs to mandatorily <strong><em>enter his\/her permanent residential address,<\/em><\/strong> along with the <strong><em>proof of the permanent address<\/em><\/strong>. However, if the <strong><em>permanent residential address<\/em><\/strong> is <strong><em>different <\/em><\/strong>from the <strong><em>current residential address<\/em><\/strong>, then it becomes mandatory for the director or applicant to furnish his\/her current residential address. Further, one can also provide a Foreign PIN code if he\/she choose N\/A in the state section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verification_of_PAN_Card\"><\/span>Verification of PAN Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\n<strong><em>verification\nof PAN<\/em><\/strong> (Permanent Account Number) is <strong><em>mandatory and compulsory<\/em><\/strong>\nfor every director. Firstly, the director needs to <strong><em>enter his\/her PAN card details<\/em><\/strong>\nand then <strong><em>click<\/em><\/strong> on the option of \u201c<strong><em>Verify Income Tax PAN<\/em><\/strong>\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nthat, the <strong><em>system <\/em><\/strong>will <strong><em>verify all the details<\/em><\/strong> provided on\nthe basis of his\/her PAN Card Number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>:\nIt shall be relevant to note that the <strong><em>PAN card details<\/em><\/strong> furnished must <strong><em>match<\/em><\/strong>\nwith the <strong><em>PAN card details specified<\/em><\/strong> in the <strong><em>DSC (Digital Signature\nCertificate)<\/em><\/strong> for successful verification and authentication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, if the <strong><em>Foreign National\/ NRI <\/em><\/strong>does <strong><em>not <\/em><\/strong>have a <strong><em>PAN<\/em><\/strong>, then the <strong><em>name submitted<\/em><\/strong> in the <strong><em>verification form<\/em><\/strong> must match with the name <strong><em>specified in the DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)<\/em><\/strong> for successful verification and authentication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Contact_Information_and_Verify_OTP\"><\/span>Update Contact Information and Verify OTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A director must <strong><em>update his\/her contact details<\/em><\/strong> by <strong><em>entering<\/em><\/strong> his\/her registered <strong><em>e-mail id<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>mobile number<\/em><\/strong>, which will afterward be <strong><em>verified<\/em><\/strong> through an <strong><em>OTP (One Time Password)<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>After <strong><em>entering and submitting<\/em><\/strong> the details, click on the button saying \u201c<strong><em>Generate OTP<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>It is relevant to note that <strong><em>separate OTP<\/em><\/strong> is sent for both <strong><em>email address<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>mobile number<\/em><\/strong>; <\/li><li>Further, only the directors who are <strong><em>not the residents of India<\/em><\/strong> are permitted to provide their <strong><em>country codes other than +91\/91\/0<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>It shall be noteworthy to note that an OTP will successfully be sent to the registered email address and mobile number for a <strong><em>maximum of 10 times a day<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>twice<\/em><\/strong> in a period of <strong><em>30 minutes<\/em><\/strong> against one form.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attachments_Needed\"><\/span>Attachments Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The attachments or the documents needed to <strong><em>attest\nand upload by the applicant\/ director<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Proof of <strong><em>Permanent Residential Address<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Other <strong><em>Conditional Attachments<\/em><\/strong> include the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Proof of <strong><em>Present Address<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>A copy of <strong><em>Aadhaar Card<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>A copy of <strong><em>Passport<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Any other attachments must be <strong><em>digitally signed<\/em><\/strong> by the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authentication_of_E-Form\"><\/span>Authentication of E-Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nthis step, the director or the applicant needs to ensure that the <strong><em>Director\nKYC<\/em><\/strong> is <strong><em>properly<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>authenticated<\/em><\/strong>. That means it is <strong><em>digitally\nsigned<\/em><\/strong> by a <strong><em>Practising Chartered Accountant\/ Company Secretary\/ Cost Accountant<\/em><\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:\nIt is mandatory for a director to <strong><em>furnish<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>his\/her DSC (Digital Signature\nCertificate)<\/em><\/strong>, together with the <strong><em>details of the professional certifying the\nE-form<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, <strong><em>click<\/em><\/strong> on the button \u201c<strong><em>Submit<\/em><\/strong>\u201d after a complete and comprehensive proofread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_after_Submission_of_Director_KYC\"><\/span>Procedure after Submission of Director KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-after-Submission-of-Director-KYC-1-1024x341.png\" alt=\"Submission of Director KYC\" class=\"wp-image-12025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-after-Submission-of-Director-KYC-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-after-Submission-of-Director-KYC-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-after-Submission-of-Director-KYC-1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Procedure-after-Submission-of-Director-KYC-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps to be fulfilled <strong><em>after submission of Director KYC<\/em><\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SRN_Generation\"><\/span>SRN Generation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201c<strong><em>SRN<\/em><\/strong>\u201d stands for \u201c<strong><em>Service Request Number<\/em><\/strong>\u201d. Once the Director KYC is successfully submitted, an SRN will be <strong><em>generated and allotted to the applicant<\/em><\/strong> for future<strong><em> reference<\/em><\/strong> with the <strong><em>MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_Communication\"><\/span>Email Communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant or the director will <strong><em>receive an email on his\/her personal Email-Id<\/em><\/strong>. This email will be regarding the <strong><em>acknowledgment of the receipt of the form<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_File_DIR-3_KYC_Web\"><\/span>Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC Web<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps involved in the <strong><em>Procedure to File DIR-3 KYC Web<\/em><\/strong>\nare as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Log in<\/em><\/strong> to the <strong><em>Official MCA Portal<\/em><\/strong>; <\/li><li><strong><em>Enter<\/em><\/strong> the provided <strong><em>Login Credentials<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Click on \u201c<strong><em>MCA Service<\/em><\/strong>\u201d then \u201c<strong><em>DIN Services<\/em><\/strong>\u201d and then \u201c<strong><em>DIR-3-KYC Web<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>Now, <strong><em>enter <\/em><\/strong>the allotted <strong><em>DIN (Director Identification Number)<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Both <strong><em>Email Address<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Mobile Number<\/em><\/strong> that are pre-loaded will <strong><em>display on the screen<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Click on \u201c<strong><em>Send OTP<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>After that an <strong><em>OTP (One Time Password)<\/em><\/strong> will be sent to the registered email Id and mobile number;<\/li><li>Now, <strong><em>enter the OTP (One Time Password)<\/em><\/strong> given; <\/li><li>Click on \u201c<strong><em>Verify OTP<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>Pre-loaded <strong><em>details regarding the DIN holder<\/em><\/strong> will display on the screen; <\/li><li>Now, <strong><em>tally all the details<\/em><\/strong> shown; <\/li><li>If required <strong><em>make the necessary change<\/em><\/strong>; <\/li><li>Finally, click on \u201c<strong><em>Submit<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>Lastly, a <strong><em>Zero Rupee challan <\/em><\/strong>and <strong><em>SRN (service request number)<\/em><\/strong> will be generated if the said form is filed <strong><em>on or<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>before 30<sup>th<\/sup> September<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason behind the introduction of <strong><em>Director\nKYC<\/em><\/strong> Form was to <strong><em>verify the directors<\/em><\/strong> who have\nalready been issued <strong><em>Director Identification Number (DIN)<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if a <strong><em>director fails<\/em><\/strong> to <strong><em>submit\nhis\/her KYC details<\/em><\/strong> in the <strong><em>E-form DIR-3 KYC<\/em><\/strong> by the <strong><em>due\ndate <\/em><\/strong>on the <strong><em>MCA portal<\/em><\/strong>, he\/she will be marked as \u201c<strong><em>Deactivated due to Non-Filing<\/em><\/strong>\u201d\nby the Department. After that, the deactivated director will need to pay late\nfees of <strong><em>Rs 5000, <\/em><\/strong>along with the <strong><em>DIR-3 KYC Form,<\/em><\/strong> to reactivate<strong><em>\nhis\/her DIN<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of any other <strong><em>perplexity<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>confusion<\/em><\/strong>,\nreach out to <strong><em>Swarit Advisors<\/em><\/strong>, our professionals will help you in getting a clear\nunderstanding of the <strong><em>Director KYC<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, our experts can also help you with the <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/appointment-of-additional-director\">Appointment of Additional Director<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>Change in Directors,<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Removal of Directors<\/em><\/strong>, along with the <strong><em>Private Limited Company Registration, Public Limited Company<\/em><\/strong>, or <strong><em>OPC Registration<\/em><\/strong>, if you want to start your own company in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read, Also<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/committees-under-the-companies-act-2013\/\">Committees Under The Companies Act 2013: How they Function?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Director KYC Form has been introduced by the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) for carrying out verification of the directors who have been issued Director Identification Number (DIN). Earlier, this form was used to issue DIN. However, after the introduction of new company incorporation rules, DIN is now automatically issued after filing the SPICe Form. 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