What is the DIR-3 KYC due date?

30 September every year, for every person holding a DIN as on 31 March.

What is the penalty for late DIR-3 KYC?

The DIN is deactivated, and reactivation requires filing the KYC plus a flat ₹5,000 fee per director. It is not charged per day.

Do I file it every year?

Yes — DIR-3 KYC is annual. Use the web-based form (DIR-3 KYC WEB) if your details are unchanged, otherwise the full eForm.

Is ₹5,000 the only cost?

It's the reactivation fee. The bigger cost is operational — a deactivated DIN can't be used to sign any MCA filing until KYC is done.

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Every director with a DIN must file DIR-3 KYC by 30 September each year. See the deadline and what it costs to miss it.

KYC year

Due date: 30 September 2026

I completed DIR-3 KYC by 30 September 2026

Every director with a DIN must file DIR-3 KYC annually by 30 September. Miss it and the DIN is deactivated; reactivation needs the KYC plus a flat ₹5,000 fee (it is not a per-day charge).

Reactivation fee if missed

₹5,000.00

DIN deactivated until you file DIR-3 KYC and pay the ₹5,000 fee. This is per director.

This is an estimate from the general statutory rule, not tax or legal advice. Rates, thresholds and due dates change by notification and can vary by case. Confirm the exact amount and date with your CA, CS, or lawyer before acting.

What is DIR-3 KYC?

DIR-3 KYC is the annual KYC every holder of a Director Identification Number (DIN) must file with the MCA, due by 30 September. Miss it and the DIN is deactivated(marked “Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC”) — the director can't sign filings until it's reactivated by completing the KYC and paying a flat ₹5,000 fee. It is a per-director, flat charge, not a per-day fee.

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A worked example

A company with 3 directors that misses 30 September faces 3 deactivated DINs; each director pays ₹5,000 to reactivate — ₹15,000 in total, plus the disruption of not being able to sign filings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the DIR-3 KYC due date?: 30 September every year, for every person holding a DIN as on 31 March.
What is the penalty for late DIR-3 KYC?: The DIN is deactivated, and reactivation requires filing the KYC plus a flat ₹5,000 fee per director. It is not charged per day.
Do I file it every year?: Yes — DIR-3 KYC is annual. Use the web-based form (DIR-3 KYC WEB) if your details are unchanged, otherwise the full eForm.
Is ₹5,000 the only cost?: It's the reactivation fee. The bigger cost is operational — a deactivated DIN can't be used to sign any MCA filing until KYC is done.

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