📢 Ministry of Corporate Affairs
In a welcome move for company directors and professionals across India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued General Circular No. 04/2025, dated 29th September 2025, granting a 15-day extension for filing e-form DIR-3-KYC and web-form DIR-3-KYC-WEB without the late filing fee. The new deadline is 15th October 2025.
🔍 What Is DIR-3-KYC?
The DIR-3-KYC form is a mandatory compliance requirement under the Companies Act, 2013 for all individuals holding a Director Identification Number (DIN). The form collects and verifies key personal details of directors such as:
- PAN and Aadhaar number
- Mobile number (verified through OTP)
- Email ID (verified through OTP)
- Present address
- Passport (if available)
Non-compliance leads to deactivation of DIN and a late fee of ₹5,000 for reactivation.
📝 What’s in the Circular?
The circular, issued by the Ministry from its office at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, cites that several stakeholders had requested more time to complete their KYC compliance. Taking this into account, the Ministry examined the matter and approved a one-time extension of the due date from 30th September to 15th October 2025, without any filing fee.
This means:
✅ No penalty or late fee if the forms are submitted by 15.10.2025
✅ Applicable for both e-form DIR-3-KYC and web-form DIR-3-KYC-WEB
✅ Relief for directors who may have missed the original deadline due to technical or logistical issues
🧾 Who Needs to File?
- All DIN holders as of 31st March 2025, who have not yet submitted their KYC
- Even directors whose DINs are currently inactive due to non-filing in previous years, can use this window to reactivate their DINs without paying the late fee
📌 Why Is This Important?
Filing the DIR-3 KYC is critical for maintaining the validity of DINs. If the form is not submitted on time, the DIN gets marked as ‘Deactivated due to non-filing of KYC’, and such directors are barred from filing any documents on behalf of the company.
Additionally, non-compliance can disrupt corporate filings, affect company governance, and lead to reputational damage.
⏰ Final Reminder: File by 15th October 2025
This extension gives directors a final opportunity to stay compliant without incurring any late fees. All stakeholders—especially company secretaries, compliance officers, and directors—are advised to act promptly and ensure that their KYC filings are complete well before the extended deadline.
📌 Steps to File
- Download the DIR-3-KYC e-form from the MCA portal (if using the offline version)
- Submit the web-form DIR-3-KYC-WEB directly through the MCA portal if your KYC was already filed last year
- Use OTP verification through mobile and email
- Digitally sign the form using a valid DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)
- Submit the form online through the MCA portal
✅ Conclusion
The MCA’s extension is a pragmatic and timely step that acknowledges the challenges faced by directors and corporates. It ensures better compliance and gives everyone a fair chance to avoid penalties. However, stakeholders should not wait until the last minute—October 15, 2025 is the final opportunity to file without a fee.