Amendments to the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014, have been notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2026. The notification, published in the Official Gazette on April 21, 2026, rolls out a revised fee structure for filing Form DIR-3 KYC Web, impacting company directors across India.
Key Highlights of Notification
The amendment particularly changes the fee structure under Rule 12 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, with the following structure:
- For any updates or modifications filed via the DIR-3 KYC Web, a Rs 500 fee per filing shall be applicable.
- No fee will be levied. Directors who complete their DIR-3 KYC compliance within the specified timeline can continue filing free of cost.
- A penalty of Rs 5000 will be charged if the form is filed after the deadline or for the reactivation of a deactivated Director Identification Number (DIN).
What Does This Specify for Directors?
The same decision supports the focus of the government on ensuring the timely compliance and accurate director records. While the continuation of zero fees for timely filings is a relief, the heavy penalty for delays shows strict enforcement.
Directors who did not complete their KYC within the mentioned due date may face financial penalties as well as deactivation of their Director Identification Number (DIN), which can impact their potential to function in corporate roles.
What is the Effective Date?
The new rules have come into force immediately from the publication date in the official Gazette, making it important for directors to stay compliant in the existing fiscal year.
MCA Notification No. 01/16/2013-CL-V (Pt-I)
