Who needs to file DIR-3 KYC?

Every individual who holds a DIN as on 31 March of the relevant FY — whether or not they are currently a director of any company. This includes disqualified directors, foreign national directors, and individuals who surrendered their directorships but still hold a DIN.

What is the due date for DIR-3 KYC?

30 September of the financial year immediately following the relevant FY. For FY ending 31 March 2026, the due date is 30 September 2026. For DINs allotted between October and March, the first DIR-3 KYC is due by 30 September of the next FY.

Is Aadhaar mandatory for DIR-3 KYC?

Yes — for Indian nationals, Aadhaar is mandatory and OTP verification with the Aadhaar-linked mobile number is required. Foreign nationals are exempt from Aadhaar; they use passport + email OTP.

What is the late fee for DIR-3 KYC?

₹500 (flat one-time fee, not per-day). This is filed as a belated DIR-3 KYC after 30 September — the DIN gets re-activated upon filing.

What happens if DIR-3 KYC is not filed by 30 September?

The DIN is automatically de-activated on 1 October by the MCA. The director cannot file any MCA form (DIR-12, AOC-4, MGT-7, INC-22, etc.) until DIR-3 KYC is filed and the ₹500 late fee is paid.

Can a foreign national file DIR-3 KYC without visiting India?

Yes — foreign nationals use their passport (apostilled if required), personal email for OTP, and affix DSC. Aadhaar OTP is waived for foreign nationals under the 2019 amendment to Rule 12A.

Does a director with no current directorship still need to file DIR-3 KYC?

Yes — as long as the DIN is active (not surrendered), DIR-3 KYC is mandatory every year. To stop filing DIR-3 KYC, the director must surrender the DIN under Form DIR-5 (surrender of DIN).

What if my mobile number has changed?

First file Form DIR-6 (intimation of change in particulars of DIN — within 30 days of change) and update the new mobile + email. Once DIR-6 is approved, file DIR-3 KYC with the updated mobile.

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DIR-3 KYC e-Form Filing

File DIR-3 KYC by 30 Sep every year (NIL fee). Late fee ₹500. Aadhaar OTP mandatory for Indian nationals. DIN de-activated on 1 Oct if not filed.

Statutory basis: Companies Act, 2013 — Section 153A (intimation of DIN and KYC), inserted by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2018 with effect from 21 July 2018.

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₹599

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Government fee (est.)₹500 - ₹4,500

Turnaround7–14 Days

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About this service

DIR-3 KYC e-Form Filing is a key regulatory filing administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — central DIN cell; no RoC-level jurisdiction (filed centrally).. Filing is executed via **DIR-3 KYC** — e-Form (web-form on MCA V3 — initially filed as e-Form DIR-3 KYC; from FY 2019-20 onwards, filing is mandatory via the MCA V3 portal, both web-form and offline-fillable e-Form accepted). The form captures: DIN-holder's PAN, Aadhaar (mandatory for Indian nationals; passport for foreign nationals), personal mobile number (one-time OTP verification), personal email ID (OTP verification), present residential address, and Director's declaration. under Companies Act, 2013 — Section 153A (intimation of DIN and KYC), inserted by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2018 with effect from 21 July 2018; Section 159 (penalty for non-filing); Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 — **Rule 12A** (inserted by Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2018, notified 5 July 2018 — every individual holding a DIN as on 31 March of the relevant FY must file DIR-3 KYC by 30 September of the immediately next FY); Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014 — Rule 12 (fee for filing DIR-3 KYC after due date).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

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Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit

Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
DIR-3 KYC e-Form Filing Statutory Fee	₹500 - ₹4,500	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹500 - ₹4,500	(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

›PAN of director (mandatory); — PAN of director (mandatory);
›Aadhaar of director (mandatory for Indian nationals — OTP-based verification); — Aadhaar of director (mandatory for Indian nationals — OTP-based verification);
›Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals); — Passport (mandatory for foreign nationals);
›Personal mobile number (linked to Aadhaar — OTP verification); — Personal mobile number (linked to Aadhaar — OTP verification);
›Personal email ID (OTP verification); — Personal email ID (OTP verification);
›Present residential address proof (latest utility bill / bank statement ≤2 months old). — Present residential address proof (latest utility bill / bank statement ≤2 months old).

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **I-Pro / Director**
**I-Pro / Director**: Login to MCA V3 portal with Director's credentials (Director's PAN-based login).
2
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **Director**
**Director**: Initiate DIR-3 KYC web-form; enter DIN, PAN, Aadhaar (for Indian nationals), present residential address.
3
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **MCA**
**MCA**: Triggers OTP to director's registered mobile (linked to Aadhaar) + email ID.
4
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **Director**
**Director**: Enter both OTPs; verify personal mobile + email.
5
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Upload passport-size photo + address proof; affix DSC of director (Class-2 or Class-3).
6
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Submit DIR-3 KYC; if filed by 30 September — no fee.
7
I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **MCA**
**MCA**: Acknowledgement receipt — DIR-3 KYC auto-approved; DIN status remains "Active".
8
Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **For late filing**
**For late filing**: Pay ₹500 fee (one-time belated fee) — submit DIR-3 KYC; MCA reactivates the DIN.

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)	`One-time mandatory`	Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit
First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers	`5-year tenure`	Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors
Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling	`Annual`	Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually)
Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling	`Annual`	Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually)
Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation	`Annual`	Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A)	One-time mandatory	₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh)
First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1)	5-year tenure	Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers
Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4)	Annual	₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling
Annual Return (Form MGT-7)	Annual	₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling
Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC)	Annual	₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofs
Why: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.
Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
2
Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leases
Why: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.
Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
3
Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity code
Why: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.
Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.

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