Director Identification Number(Din)

With the Introduction of Section 266A to 266G Under the Companies (Amendment) Act 2006,Every Existing and Intending Directors/Designated Partner has a Compulsory requirement to apply for DIN Allotment. DIN is an Acronym for Director Identification Number.It is specific to a Director, only one DIN is allotted to an individual irrespective of directorship in companies.

Who is driector and for whom this DIN prvisons applied ?

As per the definitions given under section 2(34) of companies act 2013 “Director means a person appointed to the board of a company” Basically a person who is appointed to perform the duties and functions of a company and act on behalf of it, to direct its affairs in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act. Whenever any Application,Returns ,Compliances under Act Regarding company or person needs to be submitted , it ts obligatory to mention DIN.

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Director Identification Number  DIN Allotment Procedure

There are two cases related to DIN Application :

Case 1. – New Company/ LLP

Application of DIN before Appointment as a director can only be applied through SPICe form at the time of incorporation.

Proof of Identity & Address Proof need to be attached in SPICe form.

Case 2. – Existing Company/LLP

Any person intending to appoint as a director in an existing company have to make application for allotment of DIN before appointment in such company.

DIR 3 – Its an eform required to file to comply with section 153 of Companies Act 2014 & Rule 9(1) of Companies Rules 2014 Related to Appointment of directors

Steps

1. Need to download form DIR 3 from MCA portal(e filing Forms download section
2. Attach required documents
3. Digital signature need to be attached of applicant(mandatory)
4. Digitally verified by CS/CEO/CFO of company
5. Upload & make the payment online(net banking/card payment/NEFT)
6. After submission of e form, SRN will be generated and will be used For further reference.

An approval mail will be generated specifying approved DIN and send to the email id of the Applicant by the MCA.

In case of any duplicacy, provisional DIN shall be generated.

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Documents required for DIN Application

Documents for DIN Registration are requried in soft copies. Format of documents should be PDF and need to  be self attested documents.

1. Photograph
2. Proof of identity (Indian Nationals -Pan Card ) + (Foreign Nationals – Passport)
3. Proof of residence – electricity bill/driving license/telephone bill
4. Optional -Passport(if having valid passport)

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How to make Changes in Director Identification Number(Din)

Every individual who holds a DIN needs to give intimation to Central Government  related to  change in any particulars of form 3/SPICe form related to director,within 30 days of such change in form DIR -6.

• Need to file DIR 6
• Upload documents changes
• Pay applicable goverment fees

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Surrender Of Director Identification Number

Any person willing to surrender DIN or due to legal requirement to surrender din in some circumstances ,then he need to make a application through form DIR- 5.  As per Companies(Registration Offices and fees) rules ,2014 ,DIN Surrender fees is Rs 1000/-.

Cases where DIN can be surrendered/Cancelled

1. Duplication of DIN(person having multiple DIN)
2. Death/Unsound Mind/Insolvency of DIN Holder
3. DIN obtained by fraudulent means
4. Individual is/was not associated with any Company/LLP

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Relevant Section Regarding DIN

Section 153 – Application for allotment of DIN

Section 154 – Allotment of DIN

Section 155 – Prohibition to obtain more than 1 DIN

Section 156-  Director to intimate DIN

Section 157 – Company to inform DIN to registrar

Section 158 – Obligation to indicate DIN

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FAQ on  Director Identification Number(Din)

Is there any limit related to directorship held by an individual??

Yes ,under Companies Act a person can be appointed as the director of maximum 20 companies. In case of public companies appointment limit get reduced to 10.

What is Director Identification Number(Din) Goverment Fees ?

Fees of Rs 500/- is payable

Can DIN/DPIN used interchangeably ?

Yes,the both are same DIN is for director whereas DPIN is for Designated partner under LLP As per the circular no 44/2011 dated 8 july 2011 MCA integrates DIN and DPIN that means issuance of only one identification number i.e DIN .As a result designated partner also needs to comply same procedure as Director.

Whether PAN is mandatory for India Resident to apply  DIN ?

Yes.

Is there any renewal requirement for DIN

No.

In which Form company needs to intimate DIN to the registrar ?

Form DIR-3

Steps to enquire din status(whether active or not)

• Visit www.mca.gov.in
• DIN Services
• Enquire DIN Staus

You can verify your details

Recent Compliance Requirement for all the DIN holders ?

MCA announced Annual DIR3 KYC filing for all DIN holders(Active and disqualified both) wef 10 july 2018 by insertion of rule 12A to Companies Rules 2014.