How much does Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) cost in India 2026?

KAMRIT's published starting price for Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) is ₹599. Pricing is fixed-fee with no hidden charges. Government fees are extra and disclosed separately. The exact fee depends on scope, state, and any add-ons. See the package cards on this page for tiered options.

What documents will KAMRIT need for Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)?

KAMRIT shares a precise checklist on the kickoff call within one business day of your enquiry. Typical documents include identity and address proof of the directors or principal officer, business address proof, and any service-specific supporting documents.

How long does Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) take?

Timelines depend on regulator processing. KAMRIT initiates filings within one business day of receiving complete documents and tracks every notification. For most India-based filings the end-to-end timeline is 7 to 21 working days.

Does KAMRIT serve clients outside Delhi and Noida?

Yes. KAMRIT serves clients across India and globally. The team is headquartered at 1372, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 and at 4th Floor, C130, Sector 2, Noida 201301 (Uttar Pradesh), with engagement teams across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

Can KAMRIT also handle ongoing compliance after Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)?

Yes. KAMRIT supports the entire compliance lifecycle. Most clients move to a fixed-fee monthly retainer covering GST, TDS, ROC, payroll, PF, ESI, and FEMA after their initial registration is complete.

Is the pricing all-inclusive?

KAMRIT's professional fee is fixed and transparent. Government statutory fees, stamp duty, and any third-party costs (notarisation, valuation reports, etc.) are extra and disclosed before work starts.

How do I get started with Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)?

Send your enquiry through our contact form. A senior KAMRIT expert reviews it within one business day and replies with a precise document checklist and a fixed-fee quote.

Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) in India 2026

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Every director of an Indian company must hold a Director Identification Number (DIN), issued under Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013. But holding a DIN is not a one-time event. Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 requires every person who has been allotted a DIN to file an annual DIR-3 KYC on the MCA21 portal, confirming their identity and residential address details. If you miss the September 30 filing window, your DIN is marked inactive. An inactive DIN cannot be used to hold or accept a directorship, and the company itself risks non-compliance flags on the MCA registry. For first-time directors incorporated through SPICe+ Part A, the DIR-3 KYC must be filed within 30 days of DIN allotment before the DIN is formally activated. KAMRIT handles the entire DIR-3 KYC cycle from document checklist to MCA portal submission and DIN status confirmation, so your directorship stays compliant and active without you having to navigate the MCA portal yourself.

What is Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC) in India 2026?

DIR-3 KYC is the annual Know Your Customer verification form prescribed under Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, framed under the Companies Act 2013. It requires every person holding a DIN to submit their valid PAN, identity proof, address proof, and a self-declaration confirming their residential address on the MCA21 portal. The filing is mandatory for both new directors within 30 days of appointment and existing directors on MCA records by September 30 of each financial year. The owning body is the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Once filed, the MCA verifies the details against the PAN database and marks the DIN as KYC compliant. If the form is not filed by September 30, the DIN is flagged as inactive and the director loses the legal capacity to hold a directorship in any Indian company. Rule 12A(6) prescribes late filing fees on a sliding scale, and repeated default can lead to disqualification proceedings under Section 167 of the Companies Act 2013. Form DIR-3 KYC must be submitted with a valid digital signature certificate (DSC) registered with the MCA.

Who needs this

DIR-3 KYC applies to any individual who appears or intends to appear in MCA records as a director of an Indian company, subject to specific triggers and conditions below.

New directors of an Indian company who have been allotted a DIN through SPICe+ Part A or DIN application Form DIR-3 and need DIN activation before first board meeting.
Existing directors whose names appear in the MCA registry under any active or struck-off company, regardless of resignation date.
Directors of companies incorporated under any Schedule of the Companies Act 2013, including companies limited by shares, companies limited by guarantee, and producer companies.
Directors whose DIN was deactivated in a previous year and need reactivation through fresh DIR-3 KYC filing.
Foreign nationals appointed as directors of an Indian company, subject to additional apostille and passport attestation requirements.
Directors with multiple DINs held under different companies must file DIR-3 KYC for each DIN separately.
Nominee directors appointed by financial institutions or banks, where the nominator entity requires MCA-compliant DIN status.
Directors appointed in NBFCs regulated by RBI, where DIN status is a precondition for regulatory compliance filings.

Documents required

The DIR-3 KYC filing requires a precise document stack because MCA verification is carried out electronically against the PAN database and the director's declared address. Any mismatch between documents causes automatic rejection. KAMRIT's team reviews each document before portal submission to prevent rejection.

PAN Card: Mandatory identity proof. MCA validates DIN holder details against Income Tax PAN database. The name, father's name, and date of birth on PAN must exactly match MCA records.
Aadhaar Card: Primary address proof accepted in standard format. Name and address must match what is declared in the form. If Aadhaar details are updated after filing, a fresh DIR-3 KYC is required.
Passport: Valid Indian passport serves as both identity and address proof. For foreign nationals, apostilled passport with translated copies is required per Companies (Appointment) Rules 2014.
Voter ID / Driver's Licence: Accepted as secondary address proof if Aadhaar is not available. Must be current and not expired.
Form DIR-3 KYC: The prescribed application form available on the MCA21 portal under the MCA Services tab. KAMRIT prepares this with all director particulars, DIN, PAN, Aadhaar, and address details.
Passport-size Photograph: Recent photograph conforming to MCA portal specifications, attached to the DIR-3 KYC form before e-signature.
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate): Class 2 or Class 3 DSC registered with MCA, belonging to the director, is mandatory to sign and submit Form DIR-3 KYC digitally.
Board Resolution or Appointment Letter: Not required for the DIR-3 KYC itself but required by KAMRIT at onboarding to confirm director appointment date and company details for our records.

How KAMRIT runs it, step by step

KAMRIT's DIR-3 KYC engagement runs through six sequential stages from onboarding to DIN status confirmation, with each stage requiring director action or KAMRIT intervention on the MCA portal.

Onboarding and DIN Status Check. KAMRIT collects the director's DIN number and runs a status check on the MCA portal to determine whether the DIN is active, inactive, or pending first-time filing. For new directors, DIN status would show as 'pending DIR-3 KYC' indicating that activation is required before the director can legally function. For existing directors, the MCA portal will confirm whether the annual DIR-3 KYC for the current financial year has already been filed. This initial check typically takes one working day and prevents filing errors on already-compliant DINs.
Document Collection and Pre-Screening. KAMRIT issues a document checklist to the director and reviews all submitted documents for name consistency, expiry dates, and MCA compliance. Common rejection causes are PAN-Aadhaar name mismatches and expired address proof documents. KAMRIT flags and resolves discrepancies before preparing the form rather than risking MCA rejection. This stage requires the director to provide clear copies of PAN, Aadhaar, and any supplementary address proof within two working days of the onboarding call.
DIR-3 KYC Form Preparation. KAMRIT fills in Form DIR-3 KYC on the director's behalf using the MCA portal, entering the DIN, full name, father's name, date of birth, PAN number, Aadhaar number, and residential address as per the address proof document. For directors who do not have a registered DSC, KAMRIT arranges for e-signature using a DSC token registered with the MCA. The form is saved as a draft on the portal for director review and sign-off before final submission.
DSC Signing and Portal Submission. The director or an authorised representative affixes a valid Class 2 or Class 3 DSC to the DIR-3 KYC form and submits it electronically on the MCA21 portal. KAMRIT monitors the submission confirmation, downloads the acknowledgment, and records the filing date for the director's compliance file. Submission within the filing window is confirmed by the portal's timestamp. If the director does not have a DSC, KAMRIT assists with obtaining one from a registered certifying authority, which adds 1 to 2 working days.
MCA Verification and Status Update. Once submitted, the MCA processes the DIR-3 KYC by cross-referencing the director's PAN and Aadhaar details against government databases. Verification typically takes 5 to 15 working days from the submission date. The MCA updates the DIN status from 'inactive' or 'pending' to 'active' on the MCA portal upon successful verification. KAMRIT tracks this stage and alerts the director immediately upon status update.
Compliance Confirmation and Annual Reminder Setup. KAMRIT delivers a written confirmation to the director showing the updated DIN status, filing date, and MCA acknowledgment number. For ongoing director clients, KAMRIT sets a calendar alert for the next DIR-3 KYC filing window opening April 1, with a reminder sent to the director and company secretary by August 1 each year to avoid the September 30 deadline.

Timeline

The end-to-end timeline for a DIR-3 KYC filing depends on the director's current DIN status and document readiness. For a new director whose DIN has been allotted through SPICe+ and who has all documents ready, KAMRIT can complete form preparation and submission within 3 to 5 working days from onboarding. For existing directors with inactive DINs, the process adds 1 to 2 days for status re-verification. The MCA's own processing and verification stage runs for 5 to 15 working days from the date of portal submission, and this is entirely outside KAMRIT's control. During the months of August and September, when MCA filing volumes peak, processing times may extend to 20 to 30 working days. There is no fast-track option for DIR-3 KYC at the MCA. Government fee processing time is minimal as the DIN and DIR-3 KYC forms carry zero to minimal government fees under current rules, but KAMRIT accounts for DSC procurement time separately if the director does not hold one. On average, a director with complete documents and a valid DSC can expect DIN activation within 10 to 20 working days from KAMRIT's engagement start date.

How our pricing compares

KAMRIT's DIR-3 KYC filing service is priced starting at ₹599, which covers document pre-screening, form preparation on the MCA portal, DSC-assisted submission, and MCA follow-up until DIN status is confirmed as active. Government fees for DIR-3 KYC are currently nil under the Companies (Amendment) Act 2020 and Rule 12A schedule, making the government fee component zero for standard filings. IndiaFilings charges ₹1,099 for a standalone DIR-3 KYC filing, while Vakilsearch prices the same service at ₹1,499. LegalRaasta offers DIR-3 KYC at ₹999, and ClearTax, better known for GST and ITR services, prices the same MCA service at ₹1,199. None of these competitors include document pre-screening or DSC procurement assistance in their base price; these are typically add-ons. KAMRIT's ₹599 starting price reflects the core filing service with full document validation before submission, reducing the risk of MCA rejection which would otherwise require a fresh filing and additional government late fees of ₹500 per year of default up to ₹5,000 under Rule 12A(6). For directors filing late without professional assistance, the MCA late fee alone can exceed ₹2,000, making KAMRIT's fee a cost-effective compliance decision. Custom packages for directors with multiple DINs, foreign nationals, or bulk filings for boards of three or more directors are quoted separately.

Common mistakes KAMRIT avoids

DIR-3 KYC rejections are common among directors who file without professional assistance, and the consequences extend beyond a new DIN becoming inactive to include legal disqualification from holding directorship.

Missing the September 30 filing deadline entirely. Rule 12A mandates annual filing by September 30 for all DIN holders. First-time directors often believe the one-time DIN application satisfies the requirement and discover their DIN has been deactivated when their next board meeting is called.
Filing the wrong form: Form DIR-3 KYC for DIN activation and Form DIR-3 KYC Web for annual confirmation are separate forms with different purposes and timelines. Using the wrong form does not satisfy the annual obligation.
Name and date of birth mismatches between PAN and Aadhaar. MCA validation runs against the Income Tax PAN database. If the name on Aadhaar was updated post-2017 with a different spelling, the form is auto-rejected without intimation. KAMRIT flags these discrepancies at the pre-screening stage.
Attempting to file with an expired DSC. A Class 2 or Class 3 DSC has a validity of two years. Directors whose DSC has lapsed since their last MCA filing will have their form rejected at submission. KAMRIT checks DSC validity before preparing the form.
Filing DIR-3 KYC for only one DIN when holding multiple DINs. Directors who serve on the boards of multiple companies are assigned separate DINs. Each DIN requires its own annual DIR-3 KYC filing. A director with three DINs must file three separate forms and pay any applicable fees per DIN.
Submitting after September 30 without paying the late fee. Rule 12A(6) prescribes a fee of ₹500 per year of default, up to ₹5,000 maximum. Directors who file late thinking the deadline is flexible end up paying ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 in fees that could be avoided with a timely filing.
Using a DSC belonging to a company secretary or CA instead of the director's own DSC. MCA records the DSC holder's details against the form. Using another person's DSC causes mismatch errors and form rejection on the MCA portal.