ROC_DIR3_KYC
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annual Return
DIR-3 KYC: Due Date, Checklist & Penalty Details
Statutory filing schedule, legal sections under Companies Act, 2013, client document requirements, and late filing consequences for Indian practitioners.
AI Overview Direct Answer
DIR-3 KYC (or DIR-3 KYC WEB) is due annually on or before 30th September for all DIN holders. Failure to file deactivates the DIN and attracts a statutory penalty of ₹5,000 per DIN upon late submission.
Section: Rule 12A, Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules
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Regulator: Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
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Reviewed by: FCA Tax Practitioner
Statutory Act & Section
Rule 12A, Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules
Companies Act, 2013
Standard Due Date
Annual Cutoff (Day 30)
Subject to statutory holiday extensions
Who is required to file?
Every individual holding a Director Identification Number (DIN).
Statutory Penalty / Late Fee
Fee ₹5,000 + DIN deactivation
Client Document Collection Checklist
Required records to collect from the client before filing DIR-3 KYC:
Aadhaar, passport, OTP
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