Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) —
Now a 3-Year Cycle, Due 30 June
Every DIN holder must complete Director KYC with the MCA. From 31 March 2026 it is no longer annual — it is a triennial filing due by 30 June, on the unified DIR-3 KYC Web form. Miss it and your DIN is deactivated with a ₹5,000 reactivation fee.
Director KYC (Form DIR-3 KYC) is a mandatory KYC every DIN holder files with the MCA. From 31 March 2026, under the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025, it changed from an annual filing to once every three financial years, and the due date moved from 30 September to 30 June of the year following that third year. The old e-Form and web versions are now merged into a single DIR-3 KYC Web form. Filing on time is free; filing late attracts a ₹5,000 fee and the DIN is deactivated until you file.
MCA notified the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025 by Notification G.S.R. 943(E) dated 31 December 2025, effective 31 March 2026. Directors who had completed KYC up to FY 2025-26 are next due to file by 30 June 2028. Because the rule is new, always confirm your exact next-due date on the MCA portal before you skip a year.
Director KYC — Before & After the 2026 Change
The core KYC obligation is unchanged — but the rhythm, deadline and form have all been simplified. Here is the old regime against the new one.
| Aspect | Until FY 2025-26 | From 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Every year | Every 3 years |
| Due date | 30 September | 30 June |
| Forms | DIR-3 KYC (e-Form) + DIR-3 KYC-WEB | Single DIR-3 KYC Web |
| On-time fee | Nil | Nil |
| Late / reactivation fee | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
Source: Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025 — G.S.R. 943(E), 31 Dec 2025.
The triennial cycle sets when your routine KYC is next due — but if any linked detail changes (mobile, email, address) you should update it via DIR-3 KYC Web, and a newly allotted DIN still has its own first-KYC timeline. When unsure, confirm your DIN status on the MCA V3 portal rather than assume you are covered.
Who Must File Director KYC?
Every individual who holds an approved DIN as on 31 March of the relevant financial year must complete Director KYC — whether or not they are currently on any board.
- Active directors of a private or public company
- Designated Partners of an LLP holding a DPIN
- Directors who have resigned but still hold an allotted DIN
- Disqualified directors whose DIN is still allotted
- Foreign nationals and NRIs holding an Indian DIN
- Directors of dormant / struck-off companies whose DIN is active
If you were allotted a DIN once — even for a company that has closed — the DIN stays with you until surrendered via Form DIR-5. Until then, KYC is due, and non-filing deactivates the DIN and shows you as non-compliant on the MCA master data.
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For a first-time filer, or where PAN/mobile/email/address needs updating, additional verification and a professional (CA/CS/CMA) certification with DSC may be required — confirm the exact route on the portal for your case.
Documents & details you will need
- PAN (mandatory for Indian nationals)
- Aadhaar linked to PAN
- Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals)
- Proof of permanent & present address
- Personal mobile number & email (for OTP)
- Digital Signature Certificate (for first-time / eForm route)
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Get Director KYC Filed →Penalty & DIN Reactivation
File on or before 30 June of the due year and there is no fee. Miss it and the consequences are immediate.
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Filed on / before 30 June | No fee — DIN stays active |
| Filed after 30 June | ₹5,000 late fee |
| Not filed | DIN marked "Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC" |
| DIN deactivated | Cannot sign or file any MCA form until reactivated |
| Reactivation | File DIR-3 KYC Web + pay ₹5,000 |
The ₹5,000 is a flat fee, not a per-day penalty. A deactivated DIN blocks all e-filings that need that director’s signature.
You are safe if
- You filed KYC for FY 2025-26 (next due 30 June 2028)
- Your DIN shows "Active" on MCA master data
- Your mobile, email & address are current
Act now if
- Your DIN status shows "Deactivated"
- You have never completed DIR-3 KYC
- Your DIN-linked email or mobile is outdated
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