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DIR-3 KYC for Directors
Due: 30 September every year (for directors with DIN allotted on or before 31 March).
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Due date
30 September every year (for directors with DIN allotted on or before 31 March).
Due dates are frequently extended by notification or circular. Verify on the official portal before relying on them. Section references are to the Income-tax Act, 1961 (up to FY 2025-26); the Income-tax Act, 2025 re-numbers provisions from tax year 2026-27.
What is it?
Annual KYC of directors on the MCA portal.
Who must comply
Directors with DIN.
Penalty / consequence of delay
Late fee of ₹5,000 and DIN deactivation.
How to comply
- Complete KYC on the MCA portal
- Verify mobile and email OTP
Tips to stay compliant
- Add the due date to your calendar a week early and keep documents ready.
- Reconcile books with portal data before filing; fix differences first.
- Keep acknowledgements, challans and working papers for at least the statutory retention period.
- Watch for CBDT / CBIC / MCA notifications: extensions and relaxations are common, but never assume one.
Need help?
GstMan can handle this compliance for you with reminders and filing. Contact us or message on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss DIR-3 KYC?
The DIN is deactivated until KYC is done with a late fee.