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Posted on 15 September 2026
MCA changed DIR-3 KYC rules from March 31, 2026. Key changes:
1. FREQUENCY: Now every 3 years instead of annually. Directors who filed for FY 2025-26 do not need to file again until FY 2028-29 (unless KYC details change).
2. FORM CONSOLIDATION: The old DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC Web were merged into a single Form DIR-3 KYC Web. The paper-based form is no longer needed.
3. WHO FILES THIS YEAR: Only directors who have never filed DIR-3 KYC before, or those whose 3-year cycle is due, need to file by June 30, 2026. If you already filed last year, you are covered for the next 2 years.
4. PENALTY: Rs 5,000 for late filing or for reactivating a deactivated DIN.
Steps on MCA V3 portal:
- Log into services.mca.gov.in with your director credentials.
- Go to e-filing > DIR-3 KYC Web.
- Fill in PAN, mobile number, email (OTP verification required for both).
- Upload documents if any KYC details differ from PAN records.
- Submit with DSC or EVC.
This [ROC compliance checklist for 2026](https://taxgarden.in/blog/roc-compliance-private-limited-company-checklist-2026) has the DIR-3 KYC timeline and full director disqualification rules.