What is Director KYC?

Director KYC needs to be done after filing form DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC WEB. Every individual who holds director identification number as on 31st march of the financial year as per the Companies (Appointment and qualification of Director) Rules,2014 shall submit e-form DIR-3 KYC for the said financial year to the central government on or before 30th September of next immediate financial year.
When an individual has already filed DIR-3 KYC in relation to any previous financial year, needs to file DIR-3 KYC WEB through the web service in relation to any subsequent financial year.
Also, if any individual wants to change his mobile number or the email address, then also he needs to file e form DIR-3 KYC

Does the form DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC WEB have fees?

Yes, the form DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC WEB need to be submitted with a fee prescribed in the companies act according to the scenario.

What is the impact of not doing Director KYC or DIR-3 KYC/DIR-3KYC WEB?

Failing to complete KYC has serious consequences under the companies Act,2013 and MCA rules. The following can be the impact:
  • Deactivation of DIN: If a director will fail to submit DIR-3 KYC or DIR-3 KYC WEB the DIN can be deactivate by the central government or any competent authority
    This means the director cannot sign digitally or file any documents to the MCA.
  • Penalty: There is a penalty of RS.5000 for late submitting of DIR-3 KYC
  • Delay in compliances: As the DIN is deactivated there will be delay in filing compliances of the company.
  • Disqualification risk: If there will be continue non filing of DIR-3 KYC the director can be disqualified under section 164 of the companies act,2013