What happens if I miss director KYC?

Short answerIf you miss DIR-3 KYC, your DIN is marked deactivated due to non-filing, and you can’t be appointed or act as a director or sign filings until you reactivate it — by filing the KYC with a ₹5,000 late fee.

DIN deactivated

You can’t sign any company filing or be appointed while the DIN is inactive.

Reactivate with ₹5,000

File the pending DIR-3 KYC with the ₹5,000 fee to restore it.

Talk to CA Vijay R Singh

Need a deactivated DIN restored? You can message him directly, or book a short call to talk through your situation.

This answer is general information for businesses, not professional advice. Tax rates, thresholds and forms change with each Finance Act — please confirm the current position for your own facts, or speak to us, before acting.

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