DIR-3 KYC Filing Gets Costly: MCA Notifies Rs 5000 Penalty for Late Filing



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has updated the rules for filing Form DIR-3 KYC Web, introducing a significant penalty for late submissions. Directors filing their KYC after the due date or seeking to reactivate a deactivated Director Identification Number (DIN) will now face a Rs 5000 fine. While timely filing remains free, this change underscores the MCA's commitment to accurate director records and stricter compliance enforcement. Updates to KYC details will incur a Rs 500 fee per filing.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified amendments to the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 through the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2026. The notification, published in the Official Gazette on April 21, 2026, introduces a revised fee st
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FAQ :

A penalty of Rs 5000 will be levied for filing Form DIR-3 KYC Web after the due date or for the reactivation of a deactivated Director Identification Number (DIN).

No, directors who complete their DIR-3 KYC compliance within the prescribed timeline can continue filing free of cost.

A fee of Rs 500 per filing will be applicable for any updates or modifications submitted through DIR-3 KYC Web.

The new rules came into effect immediately from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette on April 21, 2026.

Failure to complete DIR-3 KYC within the deadline can result in a Rs 5000 financial penalty and deactivation of the Director Identification Number (DIN).




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