DIR-3 KYC Due Date, Penalty and How to File
DIR-3 KYC (Director / Designated Partner KYC (DIR-3 KYC)) applies to Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC) and LLP. Every individual holding a DIN/DPIN as on 31 March must complete KYC by 30 September. Late filing deactivates the DIN/DPIN and costs Rs 5,000 to reactivate. (Extension prone: extended to 15 Oct in FY2024-25.)
DIR-3 KYC at a glance
- Form
- DIR-3 KYC / DIR-3 KYC Web
- Applies to
- Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC) and LLP
- Due date
- 30 September every year
- Category
- MCA / ROC
- Filing portal
- MCA V3
- CA required
- No, you can file it yourself
- Penalty / consequence
- Late filing deactivates the DIN/DPIN and costs Rs 5,000 to reactivate.
Dates reflect Indian statute as of mid-2026 and are extension prone (the MCA and CBDT issue circulars). Always confirm with your CA before filing.
DIR-3 KYC: frequently asked
What is the due date of DIR-3 KYC?+
DIR-3 KYC (Director / Designated Partner KYC (DIR-3 KYC)) is due 30 September every year.
Who needs to file DIR-3 KYC?+
DIR-3 KYC applies to Private Limited Company, One Person Company (OPC) and LLP.
What is the penalty for late DIR-3 KYC?+
Late filing deactivates the DIN/DPIN and costs Rs 5,000 to reactivate.
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