Updated: DIR-3 KYC is no longer an annual filing
The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025 (G.S.R. 943(E) dated 31 December 2025), in force from 31 March 2026, rewrote Rule 12A. DIR-3 KYC is now filed once every three consecutive financial years, on or before 30 June of the year following the third year — not every 30 June. A single unified Form DIR-3 KYC Web replaces the old e-form and web service. For anyone compliant at the changeover, the next filing is due 30 June 2028. A change in mobile number, email or address must still be updated within 30 days, and does not reset the three-year cycle. The ₹5,000 late fee and DIN deactivation are unchanged. Full explainer →
Which is Better for explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Choosing between DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC Web? There is no one-size-fits-all answer — the right choice depends on your situation. This guide compares both and helps you decide which is better for you.
DIR-3 KYC or DIR-3 KYC Web — what's the difference?
Since 31 March 2026 the e-form and the web service have been merged into a single unified Form DIR-3 KYC Web, so this distinction no longer applies. The eForm (DIR-3 KYC) is filed the first time or when details change; there is now one form regardless of whether anything has changed.
Side-by-side comparison
| Basis | DIR-3 KYC | DIR-3 KYC Web |
|---|---|---|
| Used when | First KYC or any detail change | No change since last KYC |
| Mode | eForm with attachments | Web-based OTP verification |
| Documents | ID/address proof, DSC | Just OTP verification |
| Frequency | As and when details change | quick confirmation |
Key takeaways
- Used when: DIR-3 KYC — First KYC or any detail change; DIR-3 KYC Web — No change since last KYC.
- Mode: DIR-3 KYC — eForm with attachments; DIR-3 KYC Web — Web-based OTP verification.
- Documents: DIR-3 KYC — ID/address proof, DSC; DIR-3 KYC Web — Just OTP verification.
- Frequency: DIR-3 KYC — As and when details change; DIR-3 KYC Web — quick confirmation.
Choose DIR-3 KYC if…
You are filing KYC for the first time, or your email/mobile/address has changed.
Choose DIR-3 KYC Web if…
Your details are unchanged and you only need to confirm them for the year.
Why the difference matters
Getting the DIR-3 KYC vs DIR-3 KYC Web distinction right affects your company law and corporate compliance decisions — the wrong choice can mean extra tax, higher compliance or missed benefits. Understanding how they differ helps you pick correctly and stay compliant.
Which is better for you?
Use the eForm when it is your first KYC or something changed; use the web service for a fast confirmation when nothing has changed.
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