{"id":13439,"date":"2018-08-18T12:26:14","date_gmt":"2018-08-18T12:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=13439"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:09:26","slug":"penalty-non-filing-dir-3-kyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/penalty-non-filing-dir-3-kyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Penalty on Non filing of DIR-3 KYC after 31st August"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is updating its registry and have mandated annual KYC for all directors. Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC will lead to a penalty of\u00a0 Rs. 5000. The MCA has set the last date for filing the DIR-3 KYC to 31st August 2018. This penalty applies to all directors whose <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/companyregistrationonline.in\/blog\/din-guide\/\">DIN<\/a><\/span> number has an approved status on or before 31st March 2018.<\/p>\n<p>For a comprehensive guide on DIR-3 KYC check out our article on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/dir-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete Guide on DIR-3 KYC<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/Ministry\/pdf\/CompaniesRegistrationOfficesFeesRle_06072018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MCA notification<\/a><\/span> dated 6th July 2018.<\/p>\n<p>This penalty comes as a result of the notification from MCA to the \u201cCompanies (Registration Offices and Fees) Third Amendment Rules, 2018\u2033 and has been imposed under the rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. which have been in effect from the 10th of July 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The rule has been listed down for your reference.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/penalty-non-filing-dir-3-kyc\/#Rule_12A\" title=\"Rule 12A:\">Rule 12A:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/penalty-non-filing-dir-3-kyc\/#Document_Checklist\" title=\"Document Checklist\">Document Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule_12A\"><\/span><em><strong>Rule 12A:<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every individual who has been allotted a Director Identification Number (DIN) as on 31st March of a financial year as per these rules shall submit e-form DIR-3-KYC to the Central Government on or before 30th April of immediate next financial year. (31st August in case of FY 2017-18) Provided that every individual who has already been allotted a Director Identification Number (DIN) as at 31st March 2018, shall submit e-form DIR-3 KYC on or before 31st August 2018.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13450\" style=\"width: 647px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Untitled-design13.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13450\" class=\"wp-image-13450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Untitled-design13.png\" alt=\"Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC leads to deactivation of DIN\" width=\"637\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Untitled-design13-200x167.png 200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Untitled-design13-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Untitled-design13-400x333.png 400w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Untitled-design13.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC will &#8220;cost&#8221; directors heavily<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Document_Checklist\"><\/span><strong>Document Checklist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid e-mail and mobile number for OTP verification<\/li>\n<li>Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)<\/li>\n<li>Self-attested PAN card<\/li>\n<li>Self-attested Aadhar card<\/li>\n<li>Self Attested Passport, Driving License, Electricity, Bank Statement (No older than 2 months).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Things to consider to avoid Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC and incurring penalty.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Disqualified directors have to submit DIR-3 KYC mandatorily.<\/li>\n<li>In case of Indian nationals, Income-tax PAN number is mandatory even if there are no changes in the income tax PAN. Director details have to be in accordance with the income-tax PAN.<br \/>\nIn case details are incorrect, directors should correct these details in income-tax PAN first.<\/li>\n<li>In case a director fails to file the DIR-3 KYC e-form their Director Identification Number (DIN) will be marked as &#8216;deactivated&#8217; with the reason &#8216;Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>MCA notifies &#8216;Nil fee&#8217; and &#8216;Delayed fee of Rs. 5,000&#8217; for filing e-form DIR-3 KYC<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory Information required in DIR-3 is \u2013 Unique Personal Mobile Number, Personal Email ID, One-time Password (OTP) on Email ID and OTP on Mobile No.<\/li>\n<li>The new rule 12A specifies the procedure for re-activation of deactivated DINs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LegalRaasta<\/a><\/span>, we understand keeping up-to-date with all compliance requirements can be a challenging process for directors, especially while juggling many responsibilities at once.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our comprehensive legal solutions help you meet deadlines and file your legal requirements for you, so you have lesser things to worry about! Head on over to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/dir-3-kyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIR-3 KYC registration<\/a><\/span> and let us help you through the processing of your director&#8217;s registration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shoot us an e-mail at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"mailto:contact@legalraasta.com\">contact@legalraasta.com<\/a><\/span> or give us a ring at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">+91-<a class=\"fusion-flex-link fusion-bar-highlight\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span class=\"menu-text\">8750048585 <span style=\"color: #000000;\">to avail from our wide range of legal services.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is updating its registry and have mandated annual KYC for all directors. 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