MCA Revises Director KYC Norms, DIR-3-KYC Filing Required Once Every 3 Years



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has updated the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025, significantly easing the compliance burden for directors. Effective from March 31, 2026, directors holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) will only need to file the DIR-3-KYC Web form once every three financial years, instead of annually. However, changes to personal details like mobile number, email, or address must still be reported within 30 days via the DIR-3-KYC Web form, which is now the sole permitted method for KYC compliance and DIN updates.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2025, bringing significant changes to the compliance requirements for directors holding a Director Identification Number (DIN) under the Companies Act, 2013. The amendmen
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FAQ :

The new rules come into effect from March 31, 2026.

Directors now need to file the DIR-3-KYC Web form once every three consecutive financial years.

If personal details such as mobile number, email address, or residential address change, directors must file the DIR-3-KYC Web form within 30 days of the change.

No, the use of e-Form DIR-3-KYC has been discontinued. Only the DIR-3-KYC Web form is permitted for KYC compliance and updating details.

The DIR-3-KYC Web form must be filed on or before 30 June of the relevant financial year.

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