Please be aware that the rules related to filing of DIR-3 KYC i.e. Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 have been notified w.e.f 25th July 2019.
Article explains about Who need to file DIR-3 KYC, Who need to file DIR-3 KYC-WEB, What is the due date to file these forms, What happens if eForm DIR-3 KYC is not filed within the specified due date, What is the effect of status of DIN as ‘De-activated’ with a reason as ‘Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’ and How to reactivate your DIN Number.
| Sr. No | Questions | Answers |
| 1. | Who need to file DIR-3 KYC | 1. New DIN Holder who holds DIN No from 1st April, 2018 to 31st March, 2019
2. Old DIN holder who has already filed his KYC once in e-form DIR-3 KYC but wants to update his details. (Like Pan Details, Mobile Number, Email Id, Address) etc |
| 2. | Who need to file DIR-3 KYC-WEB | 1. Web service is to be used by the DIN holder who has submitted DIR-3 KYC e-form in the previous financial year and no update is required in his details. |
| 3. | What is the due date to file these forms | 30th Sept 2019 |
| 4 | What happens if eForm DIR-3 KYC is not filed within the specified due date? | As per MCA notification Dated 25th July 2019, If a Director, fails to file eform DIR-3 KYC before the expiry of the due date, then MCA21 system will mark his/her DIN as ‘De-activated’ with a reason as ‘Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’. |
| 5 | What is the effect of status of DIN as ‘De-activated’ with a reason as ‘Non-filing of DIR-3 KYC’. | You cannot file any form with the use of your Digital Signature on MCA portal |
| 6 | How to reactivate your DIN Number | The de-activated DIN shall be re-activated only after e-form DIR-3 KYC gets filed along with Penalty of Rs. 5000.
As per Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2019 |
In order to avoid any delay which would result in penalty of Rs. 5000, the Directors are advised to file the same before the due date.
PCS Komal Bhagat – Komal Bhagat & Co
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