DIR-3 KYC
Annual KYC filing by every individual holding a DIN as of 31 March of the financial year.
Filing window
By 30 September of every year
Regulator
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Regulator
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Deadline
By 30 September of every year, for all DIN holders as of 31 March
Penalty
INR 5,000 reactivation fee; DIN deactivation blocks the dire...
Legal basis
Companies Act, 2013
What is DIR-3 KYC?
Annual KYC filing by every individual holding a DIN as of 31 March of the financial year.
- +All Indian private and public limited companies
- +Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of foreign parents
- +Indian LLPs where applicable
Statutory basis
Companies Act, 2013
Section 153 read with Rule 12A of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules
Enforced by
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
Citations are editorially curated. Always verify current applicability with qualified Indian counsel before acting on a specific matter.
The stake
Filing window for DIR-3 KYC. Skipping or mishandling this compliance carries direct financial and operational consequences.
Why DIR-3 KYC matters for your GCC
DIR-3 KYC is a MCA corporate requirement for foreign-owned Indian entities and GCCs. Missing the by 30 september of every year, for all din holders as of 31 march obligation triggers inr 5,000 reactivation fee; din deactivation blocks the director from signing any mca filings, and downstream filings or transactions may be blocked until rectification. Most foreign parents discover DIR-3 KYC issues only when a downstream transaction surfaces the prior gap, by which point rectification costs and operational delays have grown materially. Proactive handling avoids these cascading consequences.
The 4 ways DIR-3 KYC goes wrong
Real scenarios from real GCC compliance audits. Each one preventable.
Trap 01
Missing the by 30 september of every year, for all din holders as of 31 march due to internal coordination gaps between finance and company secretarial teams
Trap 02
Filing with incomplete board's report disclosures, leading to ROC queries and re-submission
Trap 03
Allowing the authorised signatory DSC to expire just before the DIR-3 KYC filing window
Trap 04
Reusing prior-year templates without checking for updated MCA notifications and form versions
Done for you
Company Registration
IRPR Network handles DIR-3 KYC as part of our Company Registration service, with timely filings, supporting-document validation, citation tracking, and a zero-penalty compliance calendar.
Our workflow
- 01Identify the trigger event in your GCC operations
- 02Prepare and validate the DIR-3 KYC filing or compliance step
- 03Submit to the regulator and obtain acknowledgement
- 04Track in your compliance calendar for ongoing or recurring obligations
Concepts connected to DIR-3 KYC
These terms are filed together, depend on each other, or share regulatory authority.
MCA and ROC
DIN
Unique 8-digit identification number issued by MCA to every director of an Indian company.
MCA and ROC
DSC
Cryptographic certificate enabling directors to sign electronic filings on MCA21, GST, and Income Tax portals.
MCA and ROC
SPICe+
Single integrated MCA21 form for company incorporation, replacing multiple separate registrations.
Asked about DIR-3 KYC
5 specific questions that GCC operators ask most often, answered with citations to the relevant regulations.
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Explore the serviceQ01What is DIR-3 KYC and who does it apply to?
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Annual KYC filing by every individual holding a DIN as of 31 March of the financial year. For foreign-owned GCCs, DIR-3 KYC applies to all indian private and public limited companies. IRPR Network handles DIR-3 KYC as part of our Company Registration service.
Q02When is DIR-3 KYC due?
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DIR-3 KYC is due by 30 september of every year, for all din holders as of 31 march. Late filing triggers inr 5,000 reactivation fee; din deactivation blocks the director from signing any mca filings.
Q03What law governs DIR-3 KYC?
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DIR-3 KYC is governed by Companies Act, 2013, specifically Section 153 read with Rule 12A of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules. The compliance is enforced by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Q04What is the penalty for non-compliance with DIR-3 KYC?
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Non-compliance attracts: INR 5,000 reactivation fee; DIN deactivation blocks the director from signing any MCA filings IRPR Network's compliance retainer is designed to prevent these exposures through proactive filing, citation tracking, and a defined compliance calendar.
Q05Who handles DIR-3 KYC for foreign-owned GCCs in India?
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IRPR Network handles DIR-3 KYC end-to-end as part of our Company Registration service. Our team prepares filings, coordinates with regulators, validates supporting documents, and tracks all related deadlines on a defined compliance calendar.
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