Procedure for Director Identification Number (DIN)

PVT LTD Company registration in Delhi

Procedure for Director Identification Number (DIN)

1. Director Identification Number – Application

As per Sections 153 and 154 of the Companies Act, 2013 (India), every individual intending to be appointed as a Director of a company must apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN) to the Central Government.

The following persons are required to obtain DIN:

  • Any individual who intends to be appointed as a Director of a company
  • Any individual who is already as a Director (if he/she has not been allotted DIN previously)

Any individual who has applied for a DIN can be appointed as the Director of an Enterprise, or can continue to hold until a DIN has been allotted to them.

A person cannot be appointed as a Director unless he/she has a DIN.

2. Allotment of Director Identification Number

According to Section 154, the Central Government shall allot a DIN to an applicant upon application.

Procedure for Allotment:

  • Application is filed electronically in Form DIR-3 on the MCA portal
  • DIN can also be taken at the time of incorporation in SPICe + (INC-32) for upto 3 directors
  • Approval of DIN is usually within 1-2 days

3. Intimation of DIN to the Company

After obtaining DIN:

  • The director is required to intimate the company about the DIN
  • At the time of appointment, the company files Form DIR-12 with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)

4. Important Features of DIN

  • DIN is required for all Company Directors
  • Only one DIN is required per individual, irrespective of number of directorships
  • DIN is valid for lifetime
  • DIN is required for all MCA filings
  • KYC (DIR-3 KYC) is required to be filed annually to keep DIN active
  • DIN is required for foreign nationals who are Directors of Indian companies
  • DIN may be deactivated in case of non-compliance (e.g., failure to file KYC)

Documents required for DIN application:

    • Proof of Identity (PAN mandatory for Indian citizens) • Address proof (Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Utility Bill, Bank Statement, etc.)

5. Prerequisites before Appointment of Director

Before appointing an individual as Director, the following must be ensured:

    • Ensure that the person has a DIN • If not, then apply for DIN in DIR-3 or SPICe+ • Obtain consent to act as Director in Form DIR-2 • Submit Form DIR-12 to ROC within 30 days of appointment

Additional compliances:

    • Enter particulars in Register of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel • Record shareholding details in relevant registers • Obtain disclosure of interest in Form MBP-1 (as per Section 184) • Ensure compliance with provisions relating to related party transactions

Conclusion

DIN is a mandatory unique identification number for all Directors under the Companies Act, 2013, and the process is now fully online, faster, and standardized compared to earlier provisions.