Introduction of DIN
DIN stand for Director Identification number, this is eight digit unique number, allotted by the central government to any individual, who intend to be appointed as director or to any existing director of a company.
“Director Identification Number” (DIN) includes the Designated Partnership Identification Number (DPIN) issued under section 7 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (6 of 2009) and rules made thereunder;
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Procedure for obtain the DIN
There are two ways introduce by the MCA to obtain the DIN Number:
1. At the time of Incorporation
At the time of incorporation the person obtain the DIN while proper submitting required documents with the incorporation documents Through Spice Form.
Central Government/CRC examine the form and allotted the DIN no.
2. For the existing company if any person become the director of that company DIN will be obtain through DIR-3 form
- Existing Company shall pass a Board Resolution in a Board Meeting / Circular Resolution authorising any existing Director to certify DIN application.
- The applicant should collate the documents required and file the same.
- Central Government / CRC will process the application and allot the DIN if the documents are proper.
Requirement of Digital Signature for apply DIN:
- The applicant must have DSC to Sign required forms (Spice /DIR 3 From) while applying the DIN application.
- Further Form DIR-3 shall also be verified digitally by a Company Secretary in full time employment of the company or by the Managing Director or Director or CEO or CFO of the existing company/Designated Partner of an existing LLP in which the applicant is intended to be appointed as a director/designated partner. So that in this case it is noted that no professional certification required in Form DIR 3.
Change in particulars of DIN details:
If there is any change in the particulars submitted in form DIR-3/SPICe with respect to Directors, applicant can submit e-form DIR-6. For instance, in the event of change of address of a director, he/she is required to intimate this change by submitting e-form DIR-6 along with the required attested document.
Fees for DIN Application:
1. At the time of Incorporation:
There will be no separate fees for obtaining DIN at the time of Incorporation
2. At the time of Appointment in an existing Company:
Rs. 500; it shall be paid online at the time of uploading the DIN Application in Form DIR-3
Documents to be submitted to Obtain DIN:
For Indian National
- Copy of Colour Photograph of the Applicant
- Copy of self-attested PAN as Proof of identity of the applicant (Mandatory)
- Self-attested copy of any one of the following documents as Proof of Address:
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving license
- Passport
- Voter ID
- Electricity bill: Not older than 2 months
- Telephone bill: Not older than 2 months
- Bank Statement: Not older than 2 months
For Foreign National
- Copy of Colour Photograph of the Applicant
- Copy of the Passport duly attested by a Notary and Consulate / Apostille in the country where the applicant is located; as Proof of identity of the applicant (Mandatory)
- Copy of any one of the below documents duly attested by a Notary and Consulate / Apostille in the country where the applicant is located as Proof of Residence:
- Bank account statement in country of residence: Not older than 1 year
- Driving license
- Electricity bill: Not older than 1 year
- Telephone bill: Not older than 1 year
- In case of proofs that are in languages other than Hindi/ English, the proofs should be translated in Hindi / English from a professional translator carrying his details (name, signature, address) and seal.
Renewal of DIN
There is no requirement to renewal of DIN but the DIN holder must be do DIN KYC Verification in every Financial year through Form DIR 3KYC/web verification on MCA.
Conclusive Key Points:
- No can obtain more than one DIN.
- The validity of DIN is life time.
- DIN can be surrender at any time by filling appropriate forms to the concert authority.
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