{"id":5062,"date":"2025-06-19T11:27:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T11:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=5062"},"modified":"2025-10-13T07:49:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:49:27","slug":"dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/","title":{"rendered":"DIR-3 KYC Compliance &amp; Form DIR-6"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_DIR-3_KYC_Compliance\"><\/span>Introduction to DIR-3 KYC Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The DIR-3 KYC (Know Your Customer) process is a mandatory annual compliance under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended. It ensures that the personal details of directors holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) are updated and verified with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). This is crucial for maintaining transparency and regulatory oversight in corporate governance, especially given the digital transformation of business operations in India.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" 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 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Applicability_and_Scope\" >Applicability and Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Explanation_of_the_New_Rule_for_Annual_DIR-3_KYC_Compliance\" >Explanation of the New Rule for Annual DIR-3 KYC Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#How_to_Determine_the_Appropriate_KYC_Form\" >How to Determine the Appropriate KYC 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:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Due_Dates_for_Annual_DIR-3_KYC_Compliance\" >Due Dates for Annual DIR-3 KYC Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Documents_and_Details_Required_for_DIR-3_KYC\" >Documents and Details Required for DIR-3 KYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#For_Indian_Residents\" >For Indian Residents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#For_Foreign_Residents\" >For Foreign Residents:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Who_Must_Digitally_Sign_the_Form\" >Who Must Digitally Sign the Form?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Key_Notes\" >Key Notes:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Fees_for_DIR-3_KYC_Filing\" >Fees for DIR-3 KYC Filing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Procedure_for_Filing_DIR-3_KYC\" >Procedure for Filing DIR-3 KYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Form-Based\" >Form-Based:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Web-Based\" >Web-Based:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Multiple_Updates\" >Multiple Updates:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Penalties_for_Non-Compliance\" >Penalties for Non-Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Checkpoints_for_DIR-3_KYC_DIR-3_KYC-WEB\" >Checkpoints for DIR-3 KYC \/ 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Form_DIR-6\" >Form DIR-6<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#When_to_File\" >When to File:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Documents_Required\" >Documents Required:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Who_Must_Sign\" >Who Must Sign:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Procedure_for_Filing\" >Procedure for Filing:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Penalties\" >Penalties:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/dir-3-kyc-compliance-form-dir-6\/#Difference_Between_Form_DIR-6_and_DIR-3_KYC\" >Difference Between Form DIR-6 and DIR-3 KYC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applicability_and_Scope\"><\/span>Applicability and Scope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every individual allotted a DIN on or before March 31 of a financial year must file DIR-3 KYC by September 30 of the immediately following financial year. For instance, for the financial year 2024-25, directors with DINs as of March 31, 2025, must comply by September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This applies regardless of whether the DIN is actively used, as long as its status is <strong>&#8220;Approved&#8221;<\/strong> on the MCA portal. DINs allotted after April 1, 2025, will follow the next compliance cycle, starting from April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explanation_of_the_New_Rule_for_Annual_DIR-3_KYC_Compliance\"><\/span>Explanation of the New Rule for Annual DIR-3 KYC Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Third Amendment Rules, 2019, individuals holding a DIN as of March 31 of a financial year must file e-Form DIR-3 KYC under Rule 12A.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have no updates to your mobile number or email \u2014 use the <em>web-based DIR-3 KYC-WEB form<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>You need to update either detail \u2014 file the <em>form-based DIR-3 KYC<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Form submission must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A unique personal email ID and mobile number (ideally Aadhaar-linked).<\/li>\n<li>OTP verification.<\/li>\n<li>Digital signature by the director (DSC) and certification by a CA\/CS\/CMA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Determine_the_Appropriate_KYC_Form\"><\/span>How to Determine the Appropriate KYC Form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Check DIN status at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mca.gov.in<\/a> under MCA Services &gt; DIN Services &gt; View DIN Status.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate whether:\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re a first-time filer \u2014 use form-based DIR-3 KYC.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve already filed and no changes \u2014 use DIR-3 KYC-WEB.<\/li>\n<li>You need updates \u2014 file the form-based DIR-3 KYC again.<\/li>\n<li>Your DIN is deactivated \u2014 submit with \u20b95,000 penalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_Dates_for_Annual_DIR-3_KYC_Compliance\"><\/span>Due Dates for Annual DIR-3 KYC Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As per Rule 12A, filing must be done by <strong>September 30<\/strong> for DINs approved as of <strong>March 31<\/strong> of the same year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DINs allotted on or before March 31, 2025 \u2192 KYC due by September 30, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Filing window opens from April 1, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_and_Details_Required_for_DIR-3_KYC\"><\/span>Documents and Details Required for DIR-3 KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Indian_Residents\"><\/span>For Indian Residents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-attested PAN Card (mandatory).<\/li>\n<li>Self-attested Aadhaar (optional).<\/li>\n<li>Proof of present address (not older than 2 months, if different from permanent address).<\/li>\n<li>Proof of permanent address (passport, voter ID, ration card, DL, or Aadhaar).<\/li>\n<li>Unique email ID and mobile number.<\/li>\n<li>Self-attested passport (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Foreign_Residents\"><\/span>For Foreign Residents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport copy (self-attested and mandatory).<\/li>\n<li>Visa and immigration stamp (if residing in India).<\/li>\n<li>Personal mobile number from residence country.<\/li>\n<li>Document authentication:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Commonwealth:<\/strong> Notarization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hague:<\/strong> Notarization + Apostille.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Others:<\/strong> Authenticated by Diplomatic\/Consular Officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Must_Digitally_Sign_the_Form\"><\/span>Who Must Digitally Sign the Form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Applicant:<\/strong> Use valid DSC; PAN must match for Indian nationals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional:<\/strong> CA\/CS\/CMA with valid membership and DSC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Notes\"><\/span>Key Notes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure valid DSCs.<\/li>\n<li>Foreign nationals \u2014 match DSC name with form.<\/li>\n<li>Mismatch leads to rejection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CCL Tip:<\/strong> Ensure PAN or passport details match the form exactly before filing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_for_DIR-3_KYC_Filing\"><\/span>Fees for DIR-3 KYC Filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Before due date:<\/strong> No fee (form-based or web-based).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updating mobile\/email (first time):<\/strong> No fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updating again in same year:<\/strong> \u20b9500.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After due date:<\/strong> \u20b95,000 penalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Filing_DIR-3_KYC\"><\/span>Procedure for Filing DIR-3 KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form-Based\"><\/span>Form-Based:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download form from MCA portal.<\/li>\n<li>Enter personal details.<\/li>\n<li>Attach documents and photo.<\/li>\n<li>Digitally sign with applicant\u2019s and professional\u2019s DSC.<\/li>\n<li>Upload via MCA login and note SRN and challan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web-Based\"><\/span>Web-Based:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Login to MCA portal.<\/li>\n<li>Go to DIN Services &gt; DIR-3-KYC-WEB.<\/li>\n<li>Enter DIN and verify OTPs.<\/li>\n<li>Review, submit, and save challan\/SRN.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_Updates\"><\/span>Multiple Updates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If mobile\/email is updated more than once a year, use form-based DIR-3 KYC again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_for_Non-Compliance\"><\/span>Penalties for Non-Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>DIN deactivation \u2192 Reactivate by filing DIR-3 KYC with \u20b95,000 penalty.<\/li>\n<li>Non-compliance with Sec. 158 \u2192 \u20b950,000 + \u20b9500\/day for ongoing default.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checkpoints_for_DIR-3_KYC_DIR-3_KYC-WEB\"><\/span>Checkpoints for DIR-3 KYC \/ DIR-3 KYC-WEB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Read MCA guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>Use valid DSCs and correct formats.<\/li>\n<li>PAN and email\/mobile must be unique and consistent.<\/li>\n<li>DIR-3 KYC-WEB only for unchanged details.<\/li>\n<li>Professional details must match MCA records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_DIR-6\"><\/span>Form DIR-6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Used for updating or correcting <strong>personal details<\/strong> (not email\/mobile) of a DIN holder.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_File\"><\/span>When to File:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Name changes (e.g., marriage, court order).<\/li>\n<li>Father\u2019s name, DOB, nationality.<\/li>\n<li>Permanent or present address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required\"><\/span>Documents Required:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>For Indian Residents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PAN (mandatory).<\/li>\n<li>Other identity proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, DL, passport).<\/li>\n<li>Address proof (utility bills, ration card, passport).<\/li>\n<li>Proof of change (marriage certificate, birth certificate).<\/li>\n<li>Passport-size photo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Foreign Residents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport (mandatory).<\/li>\n<li>Utility bills or residence proof.<\/li>\n<li>Legal documents for changes.<\/li>\n<li>Proper notarization or apostille depending on country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Must_Sign\"><\/span>Who Must Sign:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Applicant:<\/strong> DSC required; PAN or name must match.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional:<\/strong> CA\/CS\/CMA must certify and digitally sign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Filing\"><\/span>Procedure for Filing:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download from MCA portal.<\/li>\n<li>Fill in updated details.<\/li>\n<li>Attach documents and photo.<\/li>\n<li>Digitally sign with DSCs.<\/li>\n<li>Upload and submit on MCA portal.<\/li>\n<li>Note SRN and pay any applicable fees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties\"><\/span>Penalties:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-updation \u2192 Up to \u20b950,000 + \u20b9500\/day.<\/li>\n<li>May result in DIN deactivation and non-compliance under Section 158.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Form_DIR-6_and_DIR-3_KYC\"><\/span>Difference Between Form DIR-6 and DIR-3 KYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>DIR-6<\/th>\n<th>DIR-3 KYC<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Purpose<\/td>\n<td>Updates personal details<\/td>\n<td>Verifies\/updates contact details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>As needed<\/td>\n<td>Annually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scope<\/td>\n<td>Broad (name, DOB, address)<\/td>\n<td>Limited (email, mobile)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Always use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official MCA portal<\/a> for filing and updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to DIR-3 KYC Compliance The DIR-3 KYC (Know Your Customer) process is a mandatory annual compliance under the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, as amended. It ensures that the personal details of directors holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) are updated and verified with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). 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