FAQs on DIR-3 KYC: Part 1



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This article addresses frequently asked questions regarding the DIR-3 KYC filing process. It clarifies that the annual due date for filing the KYC form is 30th September. All individuals holding an 'Approved' DIN or DPIN, regardless of their current directorship status, must file this form. The article also explains procedures for handling multiple DINs, requirements for non-resident directors, and the consequences of late filing, including a penalty of Rs. 5000.

Important Questions on Filing of DIR-3 KYC

Q1.What is the due date for filing DIR-3 KYC?

Ans.: Due date for filing the KYC form is 30th September of every year.

Q2. Who is required to File DIR-3 KYC / Web KYC?

Ans: Every Director / Designated Partner (having DIN / DPIN) who has been allotted DIN / DPIN on or before the end of the financial year, and whose DIN / DPIN status is ‘Approved’, would be mandatorily required to file form DIR-3 KYC / Web KYC.

Q3. A person has a DIN but is not a Director / Designated Partner in any Company/LLP as on date, then is it required to file DIR 3 KYC / Web KYC?

Ans.: Yes, all DIN holders require to file their KYC – forms / Web KYC.

Q 4. Whether multiple filing of form DIR-3 KYC is allowed?

Ans: System will not allow multiple filing of form DIR-3 KYC for an applicant. In case KYC is already filed for a DIN, and such DIN is entered again, system throws an error that the form is already filed.

DIR-3 KYC Filing: Key FAQs and Due Dates

Q 5. Whether non-resident directors can provide Indian mobile numbers?

Ans: In case the DIN holder is a resident of India, the address must be an address in India and mobile number must be an Indian mobile number. In case DIN holder is non-resident, foreign address and foreign number shall only be allowed.

Q 6. In case of having multiple DINs and have not filed DIR-3 KYC for any of the DINs. and wants to surrender the DIN but while Filling the form DIR-3 KYC, the DIN is not getting prefilled?

Ans: In case you have multiple DINs then you need to retain the oldest DIN and surrender all the latest DINs by filing DIR -5 e-form.

 

Q 7: What will happen if DIR-3 KYC is not filed?

Form DIR-3 KYC, if filed within the due date of the respective financial year, no fee is payable. However, if filed after the due date, for DIN status ‘Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’a fee of Rs.5000 (Rupees Five Thousand Only) shall be payable.

Q8: Whether Disqualified directors required to file form DIR-3 KYC?

Ans: Yes (DIN is ‘Approved’)

Q9: What is the validity of the OTPs?

Ans: OTP is valid for 30 minutes.

 

Q10: Who can certify the form?

Ans: Professionals (CS/CA/CMA)

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to avoid errors or omissions in this material. In spite of this, errors may creep in. Any mistake, error or discrepancy noted may be brought to our notice which shall be taken care of in the next edition. In no event the author shall be liable for any direct, indirect, special or incidental damage resulting from or arising out of or in connection with the use of this information.


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