OTP Based KYC

Simple web verification for returning directors with unchanged details – just confirm existing info using one-time password verification.

First Time (Form Based)

Complete filing with CA/CS/CMA certification needed for initial DIN registration or when updating personal particulars/credentials.

Foreign National

Specialised service for international directors needing cross-border documentation support and additional verification requirements.

What is Director KYC Filing?

Every year, directors in India with a DIN need to update their information with the government by September 30th through Director KYC. It’s like renewing your directorship credentials. Miss the deadline, and you’re in trouble: your DIN gets deactivated, and you’ll need to pay ₹5,000 to reactivate it. But the real problem is that you can’t function as a director anymore – no signing documents, no attending board meetings. This can seriously disrupt your company’s operations and delay important business decisions.

Due Date

30 September 2025

September 30th is the annual Director KYC deadline. Filing must be completed by this date to maintain active DIN status. The government imposes strict timelines to ensure directors’ information remains current for regulatory compliance.

Filing before the deadline incurs zero government fees. Late filing after September 30th attracts a flat ₹5,000 penalty fee. Additional mid-year contact updates require a ₹500 fee under recent 2024 amendments.

Web-Based KYC Filing – No Documents Needed

The web-based Director KYC service offers a streamlined approach when your information remains unchanged. Unlike the e-Form DIR-3 KYC, this simplified method requires zero document submission. Think of the web-based system as an annual “check-in” for directors whose information remains consistent, while the e-form serves as the comprehensive update option when changes occur.

However, this convenience comes with an essential condition: web-based filing is only applicable when all your director particulars remain unchanged from your previous filing. If you need to update any personal information – such as your address, contact details, or other particulars – you must use the e-Form DIR-3 KYC instead, which requires complete documentation.

Reference: https://www.setindiabiz.com/directors-kyc