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The Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number assigned by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to existing directors as well as individuals intending to be appointed as directors of companies. The DIN is mandatory for all directors and is required to be mentioned in key corporate documents. It is a unique 8-digit number that serves to identify and keep track of directors across companies in India.
The Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique 8-digit number assigned by the Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to existing directors and individuals planning to become directors on a company’s board. Obtaining a DIN has been made mandatory for all directors under the Companies Act, 2013.
The DIN registration and allotment process is fully online and requires submission of proof of identity and address documents along with PAN details and a recent photograph. All Indian resident directors as well as foreign nationals intending to become directors in an Indian company must obtain a DIN within 30 days of appointment. The DIN registration facilitates transparency and accountability in corporate governance by enabling tracking and identification of directors across organizations.
Here are some important terminologies related to Director Identification Number (DIN):
Form DIR-3 has to be filled for applying for a new DIN. It requires personal and professional details of the applicant.
A DIN that has been issued by MCA to an applicant after approval of the DIN application.
A DIN issued by MCA before the Companies Act 2013 came into effect.
A DIN that has been temporarily deactivated by MCA due to non-filing of DIR-3-KYC by the DIN holder.
A DIN that has been permanently cancelled by MCA due to serious non-compliances.
A service provided by MCA to search for approved and pre-existing DINs.
The person to whom a DIN has been allotted and issued by MCA.
Process of activating a deactivated DIN by filing pending documents and DIR-3-KYC.
An annual KYC form to be filed by every DIN holder to keep the DIN active.
Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for Director Identification Number (DIN):
1. Resident Indian citizens above the age of 18 years can apply for DIN.
2. Non-resident Indians and foreign nationals can also apply if they are on the board of an Indian company or intend to become directors.
3. The maximum number of directorships allowed for an individual is 20 companies. Of which, maximum 10 can be public companies.
4. Person should not have been convicted of any offence in the past five years.
5. Undischarged insolvent cannot apply. Disqualified directors also cannot apply.
6. Individual should have proper registered address proof in India.
7. Different eligibility criteria for independent and small company directors.
8. Existing directors without DIN must apply within 5 months of company incorporation.
To summarize, Indian citizens and foreigners associated with Indian companies having proper documents can apply for DIN subject to eligibility criteria set by MCA. Professional directors can apply for up to 20 directorship numbers.
The documents required for Director Identification Number registration in India:
Documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, or passport to verify your identity.
Documents like electricity/telephone bill, bank statement, Aadhaar card, driving license to verify your address.
A recent passport-sized color photograph to be uploaded or submitted.
Registration certificate, list of directors/owners, GST certificate etc. to verify company identity.
If applying through an authorized representative, a notarized power of attorney authorizing the representative to apply.
Digital signature certificate (DSC) is mandatory for efiling the DIN-1 application form
Copy of latest filed Income Tax Return and ITR acknowledgment as proof of financial status.
Important notes are that every document should be properly self-attested before scanning and uploading during DIN registration through the MCA efiling portal.
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Contact usThe government fees for Director Identification Number (DIN) are as follows:
INR 500 for applying for a new DIN (Director Identification Number)
INR 500 for applying for a new DIN (Director Identification Number)
INR 500 for applying for a new DIN (Director Identification Number)
INR 1000 for filing DIR-3-KYC or other pending documents to get a deactivated DIN activated again.
Additionally, Certifying Authorities may charge facilitation charges over and above these government fees when issuing DSCs.
The fees are inclusive of all applicable taxes under the IT Act 2000.
The class of DSC determines its purpose, key usage and key length which in turn impacts the security level. Higher class DSCs have more rigor in identity verification and thus cost more.
This fee structure is set by CCA and applies uniformly to DSC applications from all Certifying Authorities operating under CCA in India.
Important notes are to keep all documents properly and remember login credentials. Use DIN for company filings within 30 days.
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Book a callHere are the key advantages of having a Director Identification Number (DIN):
Thus, the DIN system essentially brings transparency, accountability and discipline among company directors in India.
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