1. What is Director Identification Number (DIN)?
The Ministry of Company Affairs (MCA) has launched a major e-Governance initiative ‘MCA 21’. It envisages efiling of all documents related to company matters on the MCA portal. Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique identification number for an existing director or a person intending to become the director of a company. In the scenario of efiling, DIN will be a pre-requisite for filing of certain company related documents.
2. Are there any eligibility criteria for applying for DIN?
Any individual who is a director or intends to be a director of a company should apply for DIN.
3. What is the procedure to apply for DIN?
Visit the MCA portal(www.mca.gov.in) and fill the DIN application, available on the link ‘Apply for DIN’ online. On submission of the application, a ‘Provisional DIN’ is generated by the system and is displayed on the screen. Save and take a print out of the filled form, affix your photograph and send the same by normal post, along with photocopies of proofs of identity and residence, duly attested by Notary/ Gazetted Officer/ Certified Professionals (CA/ CS/ ICWA) to the following address:
MCA DIN Cell,
P.O. Box No. 03, Noida – 201301,
Uttar Pradesh, India.
The MCA DIN Cell will process the form . Once approved, the DIN confirmation and activation letter will be sent to the applicant. An e-mail in this regard will also be sent to the applicant on the e-mail ID provided in the DIN application.
4. Can I use the Provisional DIN?
Yes. As of now, the provisional DIN can be used for efiling until the DIN is approved and activated by the MCA DIN Cell.
5. What are the documents to be attached with the DIN application form ?
Duly attested photocopies of the following should be attached with the DIN Application form:
A. Identity Proof (Any one of the following)
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Passport
- Voter ID Card
- Others (to be specified)
B. Residence Proof (Any one of the following)
- Driving License
- Passport
- Voter ID Card
- Telephone Bill
- Ration Card
- Electricity Bill
- Bank Statement
- Others (to be specified)
6. Can I enquire the status of my DIN application ?
Yes. You can check the status using the 'Enquire DIN Approval Status' option available under the 'Director Identification Number' link on the home page of the MCA portal (www.mca.gov.in)
7. Can PAN be used as an alternative to DIN?
No. DIN is mandatory for all Directors. PAN cannot be used in place of DIN.
8. What are the charges for applying for DIN?
No charges are payable.
9. Is DIN mandatory for directors of Indian Companies who are not citizens of India?
Yes.
10. Is DIN mandatory for directors of foreign company having branch offices in India?
No.
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