What is DIN eKYC Filing?
DIN eKYC (Director Identification Number electronic Know Your Customer) is a mandatory annual compliance for all company directors in India. It involves updating and verifying director details with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to keep the DIN active.
Failure to file DIN eKYC results in DIN deactivation and penalties up to ₹5,000. Directors with deactivated DIN cannot sign documents or participate in board meetings until reactivation.
Why is DIN eKYC Important?
- Legal Requirement: Mandatory under Companies Act 2013
- DIN Activation: Keeps Director Identification Number active
- Avoid Penalties: Prevents fines and legal consequences
- Board Participation: Required for signing documents and resolutions
- Compliance Status: Maintains good standing with MCA
Our DIN eKYC Process
1
Director Details Collection
We collect current director information including personal details, address, and directorship details for eKYC filing.
2
Document Verification
We verify all required documents including PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and photograph for accuracy and compliance.
3
Online Filing
DIN eKYC form is filed online on MCA portal with digital signature and all supporting documents.
4
Confirmation & Status
Upon successful filing, confirmation is received from MCA. DIN status is updated and remains active for the year.
What's Included in Our Service
- Complete DIN eKYC form preparation
- Document collection and verification
- Digital signature arrangement
- Online filing on MCA portal
- Filing fee payment and processing
- Status tracking and confirmation
- Compliance certificate provision
- Next year reminder service
- Expert support and guidance
Who Needs DIN eKYC Filing?
- All company directors (Private/Public Limited)
- Independent directors
- Managing directors and whole-time directors
- Directors of One Person Company (OPC)
- Directors of Section 8 companies (NGOs)
- Directors of foreign companies in India
- Nominee directors
- Any person holding valid DIN
DIN eKYC Timeline & Deadlines
Filing Period: April 1 to September 30
Annual Requirement: Every financial year
Processing Time: 1-2 working days
Late Filing: Additional fees applicable
Deactivation: After September 30
Reactivation: Separate process required
Documents Required
PAN card of director
Aadhaar card or passport
Current address proof
Recent passport size photograph
Mobile number and email ID
Digital signature certificate
Directorship details and companies
Previous year eKYC acknowledgment
Consequences of Non-Filing
- DIN Deactivation: DIN becomes inactive after deadline
- Penalty: ₹5,000 fine for non-compliance
- Legal Issues: Cannot sign board resolutions
- Document Invalidity: Signatures become invalid
- Reactivation Cost: Additional fees for DIN reactivation
- Compliance Issues: Company compliance gets affected
DIN eKYC vs DIN Reactivation
- eKYC: Annual filing to keep DIN active
- Reactivation: Process to restore deactivated DIN
- eKYC Fee: ₹500 government fee
- Reactivation Fee: ₹5,000 + penalty
- eKYC Time: 1-2 days processing
- Reactivation Time: 7-15 days processing
Best Practices
- File eKYC well before September 30 deadline
- Keep director details updated and accurate
- Maintain valid digital signature certificate
- Set annual reminders for eKYC filing
- Verify filing confirmation from MCA
- Keep eKYC acknowledgment for records