Fact-check notes
Last fact-checked: 2026-05-30
Compliance caution: MCA, audit, accounting and city-service details should be verified against current portal status, company master data, engagement scope and local professional rules.
Use this page as preparation guidance. A professional should verify the active law year, notification, portal utility and source records before filing or taking a tax position.
What this covers
DIR-3 KYC is an annual director compliance requirement. Missing it can deactivate DIN and create late fee before filing is restored.
- DIN status should be checked before company filings.
- Director mobile/email OTP and DSC may be needed depending on filing type.
- Late fee and reactivation process should be verified on MCA portal.
- Director KYC default can delay company compliance work.
Who this is for
- Director DIN deactivated due to KYC default.
- Company unable to file forms because director KYC is pending.
- CS completing annual KYC for directors.
- Startup founder missed DIR-3 KYC deadline.
Documents and data to verify
- DIN and PAN.
- Aadhaar/passport and address proof.
- Mobile/email OTP access.
- DSC status and MCA login.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Waiting until ROC filing deadline.
- Wrong mobile/email linked to director.
- Expired DSC.
- Assuming KYC is one-time only.
How to proceed
- Confirm the applicable financial year, assessment year, taxpayer type, state and portal status before acting.
- Reconcile portal data with books, AIS/Form 26AS, GST returns, contracts, invoices, bank statements and source documents.
- Prepare a written computation, checklist, filing note or response with assumptions clearly stated.
- Download acknowledgements, challans, workings and evidence after filing or submission.
FAQs
Can WorkIndex help with this?
Yes. Post the facts and documents; relevant experts can quote for filing, advisory, reconciliation, registration, appeal support or ongoing compliance.
Is this page final legal advice?
No. Use it to prepare. A professional should verify the active law year, notification, portal utility and records before filing or taking a tax position.
What should I mention while posting?
Mention the year, state, form, deadline, amount involved, documents available, portal status and whether you need filing, correction, advisory or representation.