As part of updating its registry, MCA would be conducting KYC of all Directors of all companies annually through a new eform viz. DIR-3 KYC to be notified and deployed shortly. The details are as follows:

Who has to file DIR-3 KYC?

Every Director who has been allotted DIN on or before 31st March, 2018 and whose       DIN is in ‘Approved’ status, would be mandatorily required to file form DIR-3 KYC.

What is the last date for filing the same?

Form DIR-3 KYC needs to be filed on or before 31st August,2018. 

What are the mandatory information in DIR-3 KYC?

• Unique personal mobile number
• Unique personal email address
• Verified by One Time Password (OTP)

Who has to file the form DIR-3 KYC?

The form should be filed by every Director using his own DSC.

Does the form needs any certifications?

Yes, The form should be duly certified by a practicing professional (CA/CS/CMA).

Whether the form needs to be filed by disqualified directors also?

Yes. Filing of form DIR-3 KYC by disqualified directors is also mandatory.

What are the consequences of non-filing of form DIR-3 KYC before due date?

• After expiry of the due date by which the KYC form is to be filed,the MCA21 system will mark all approved DINs (allotted on or before 31st March 2018) against which DIR-3 KYC form has not been filed as ‘Deactivated’ with reason as ‘Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’.
• After the due datefiling of DIR-3 KYC in respect of such deactivated DINs shall be allowed upon payment of a specified fee only, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken.

 

Source: http://www.mca.gov.in