The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the deadline for filing e-form DIR-3 KYC and web-form DIR-3 KYC-WEB without payment of filing fees up to October 15, 2025. The move comes in response to numerous suggestions received from stakeholders seeking an extension beyond the earlier deadline of September 30, 2025.
According to the MCA’s General Circular No. 04/2025 dated September 29, 2025, the matter was carefully reviewed within the Ministry, and it was decided to provide an additional 15 days for directors to complete the mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance.
The DIR-3 KYC and DIR-3 KYC-WEB filings are crucial compliance requirements for directors, as they help maintain updated records in the MCA21 registry and ensure transparency in corporate governance. Non-compliance generally attracts a late fee of ₹5,000 and may also lead to the deactivation of the Director Identification Number (DIN) until the filing is completed.
The extension aims to provide relief to directors who may have faced difficulties in meeting the September 30 deadline, especially considering technical challenges or last-minute compliance rush.
The circular, issued with the approval of the Competent Authority, was signed by Chiradeep Balooni, Deputy Director, CL-I Section, and directed to the Director General of Corporate Affairs, all Regional Directors, Registrars of Companies, and other stakeholders.
The MCA has also instructed the E-Governance Section to place the circular on its official website for wider dissemination.
Notification Details
Circular No. 04/2025
Date: 29th September, 2025
