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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Comprehensive Director KYC & Compliance

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: Same as Service 5 — Companies Act 2013 — s.153A (inserted by Companies (Amendment) Act 2018, effective 21 July 2018).

Turnaround

7–14 Days

₹

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₹599

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Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹599

Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹599 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹500 - ₹4,500

Turnaround7–14 Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

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Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Comprehensive Director KYC & Compliance is a key regulatory filing administered by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) — central DIN cell.. Filing is executed via **DIR-3 KYC** — same form as Service 5. There is no separate "Director KYC" form; "Director KYC" is a marketing / layman term for the DIR-3 KYC filing. The form is captured at https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/dir3kyc.html. under Same as Service 5 — Companies Act 2013 — s.153A (inserted by Companies (Amendment) Act 2018, effective 21 July 2018); Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules 2014 — Rule 12A (inserted by 4th Amendment Rules, 2018, effective 5 July 2018).. 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.

Holistic Identity Management

We do not just look at your MCA requirements. We synchronize your Director KYC across the Income Tax portal, GST registry, and your corporate banking partners to ensure absolute data uniformity.

Real-Time Master Data Monitoring

Our proprietary tracking systems continuously monitor your DIN status on the MCA Master Data. If an anomaly or a compliance red flag appears against any of your directorships, we notify you instantly.

Cross-Border KYC Specialists

For foreign nationals and expatriate directors, Indian KYC norms can be labyrinthine. We manage the intricate requirements of FEMA-compliant KYC, including consular notarization and foreign address validations.

Disqualification Shield

Failing to maintain KYC can be the first step toward DIN deactivation and subsequent directorial disqualification under Section 164. Our rigorous compliance scheduling acts as an impenetrable shield against such regulatory disasters.

V3 Portal Account Resolution

With the MCA's migration to the V3 portal, many directors are locked out due to legacy data mismatch. We specialize in resolving complex backend data conflicts to restore your portal access.

Dedicated Secretarial Audit

Every KYC update we perform is backed by a mini-secretarial audit to ensure that your updated details do not trigger unintended consequences across your other business interests or LLPs.

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
Comprehensive Director KYC & Compliance 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.

›Same as Service 5 — PAN, Aadhaar (Indian nationals), passport (foreign nationals), personal mobile ( — Same as Service 5 — PAN, Aadhaar (Indian nationals), passport (foreign nationals), personal mobile (Aadhaar-linked), personal email, present residential address proof (≤2 months).

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⏱ Day 1
Requirement Review & Eligibility Check
Initial consultation to verify statutory eligibility and compile required prerequisites.
2
I-Pro⏱ Day 1–2
Document Verification & Pre-Scrutiny
Comprehensive audit of applicant KYC, business records, and address proofs.
3
I-Pro⏱ Day 2–3
Statutory Form Preparation & Drafting
Drafting official application forms, affidavits, and supporting declarations.
4
I-Pro⏱ Day 3–4
Submission on Competent Portal
Electronic filing on official department portal with fee payment and receipt generation.
5
Regulator⏱ Day 4–7
Authority Scrutiny & Liaison
Tracking department scrutiny, responding to officer queries, and milestone alerts.
6
Government⏱ Day 7–10
Final Approval & Certificate Delivery
Official statutory certificate delivery along with ongoing compliance guidance.

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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