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 amendment, issued vide G.S.R. 943(E), will come into force from March 31, 2026, as per the official Gazette notification.
Director KYC Compliance Made Less Frequent
A key change introduced through the substitution of Rule 12A is the revision in the frequency of Director KYC filing. As per the amended rule, every individual holding a DIN as on 31 March of a financial year will now be required to file Form DIR-3-KYC Web once every three consecutive financial years, on or before 30 June of the relevant year.
This marks a major shift from the earlier annual DIR-3-KYC compliance requirement and is expected to reduce the recurring compliance burden on directors.
Mandatory Filing on Change in Personal Details
Despite the relaxed periodic filing requirement, the MCA has clarified that directors must continue to file DIR-3-KYC Web within 30 days in case of any change in:
- Personal mobile number
- Email address
- Permanent or present residential address
Such filings will be subject to the applicable fee prescribed under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
Only DIR-3-KYC Web Form Permitted
The amendment also discontinues the use of e-Form DIR-3-KYC, making DIR-3-KYC Web the only permitted mode for:
- KYC compliance
- DIN reactivation
- Updating contact and address details
This step aligns with MCA's digital-first compliance framework.
Change in Regional Director Designation
The notification also updates Rule 11, replacing the designation "Regional Director (Northern Region), Noida" with "Regional Director, Northern Region Directorate-I" across relevant provisions.
What Directors Should Note
- DIR-3-KYC filing now required once every 3 years
- Mandatory filing within 30 days of change in personal details
- Only web-based DIR-3-KYC allowed
- Changes effective from March 31, 2026
The amendment reflects MCA's intent to simplify director compliance while maintaining updated and verified DIN records.
Official copy of the notification has been attached
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