Central Government, through MCA has notified all the directors of companies to upload a KYC (Know Your Customer) KYC is a process followed to identify and verify the customers similar to that performed by most of the banks.
The MCA has notified the format of E-form DIR-3 KYC under new Rule 12A, vide the ‘Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2018 via notification dt. 05.07.2018.
Who is required to file DIR-3 KYC?
All individuals with Director Identification Number (DIN) are required to file his /her particulars in Form DIR-3 KYC every year on or before April 30 every year. For the current year, DIR-3 KYC filing date is extended till August 31, 2018.
Note :
- This filing is made mandatory even for disqualified directors.
- There is filing fees for DIR-3 KYC.
- If the KYC is not filed within due date, a penalty of Rs.5000 is levied per form.
- Central Govt. or Regional Director are authorized to deactivate Directors who have not filed DIR-3 KYC.
Documents Required to File DIR-3 KYC
- Proof of Identity: -PAN (Self attested Copy)
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Proof of Address: – Aadhar Card with updated Mobile number with UIDAI (Self attested Copy)
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Latest passport size Photograph
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Personal Mobile Number and E-mail ID of directors for OTP Verification
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Digital Signature of director (Registered on MCA Portal).
Note :
- Mobile No. and E-mail ID shall be on director’s himself only.
- The E-form DIR-3 KYC shall be duly certified by Practicing Chartered Accountant, Practicing Company Secretary or Practicing Cost Accountant.
- Passport mandatory for Foreign Nationals.