In a welcome relief for company directors and compliance professionals across India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an extension of the deadline for filing e-form DIR-3-KYC and web-form DIR-3-KYC-WEB without late fees. The new deadline is now 31st October 2025, allowing more time for directors to complete their mandatory KYC compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.
This extension comes as a response to multiple requests from stakeholders who sought more time to meet the compliance requirement due to various operational and logistical challenges.
What is DIR-3 KYC?
Every individual who has been allotted a Director Identification Number (DIN) as on 31st March of a financial year, and whose DIN is in ‘Approved’ status, is required to file KYC details with the MCA through the DIR-3-KYC form.
There are two ways to complete this process:
- e-Form DIR-3 KYC – For those who are filing KYC for the first time or whose KYC details have changed.
- DIR-3 KYC-WEB – A simplified web-based verification for directors who have already filed KYC in a previous year and have no changes to update.
Why Is It Important?
Failure to file the DIR-3 KYC within the due date results in:
- Deactivation of DIN: The DIN will be marked as “Deactivated due to non-filing of DIR-3 KYC.”
- Rs. 5,000 Penalty: After the due date, the form can only be filed with a late fee of ₹5,000, as per Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
With this extension, directors can now file without any penalty till 31st October 2025 — a valuable window to ensure compliance without incurring additional costs.
Who Should File?
This compliance applies to:
- All individuals with a DIN, regardless of whether they are currently holding any directorship.
- Individuals whose DIN was allotted on or before 31st March 2025.
- Those whose DIN is in ‘Approved’ status.
Even disqualified directors must file the KYC form.
Documents Required for DIR-3 KYC
To file the e-form or web-form, the following are generally required:
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport (if applicable)
- Personal mobile number and email ID
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) – for the e-form
- Verification via OTP – for the web-form
All details must match official records, and discrepancies can lead to rejection or delays.
Final Word
The MCA’s decision to extend the due date to 31st October 2025 is a practical and much-needed move that gives directors more time to comply without facing financial penalties. However, this extension should not lead to complacency. Directors are strongly advised to complete their DIR-3 KYC filing well before the new deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
With regulatory compliance forming the backbone of good corporate governance, staying updated and meeting statutory obligations on time reflects both professionalism and responsibility.