What is a Director Identification Number?

DIN number or Directors Identification Number is a unique identification number provided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to an individual who intends to be a director of a company in India.

DIN number or Directors Identification Number of a director is a unique 8-digit number which allows a person to legally act as a Director of a company. The DIN number is granted only one time to a person and an individual acting as the Director of multiple companies does not require to obtain multiple DINs to act as a director in those companies.

Rules for obtaining DIN:

• In the case of new companies, first Directors up to number of 3 can apply for a DIN number only through the SPICe plus Form.
• In the case of already existing companies, the Directors can apply for a DIN number only through the DIR-3 Form.
• In case of already existing companies, the applicant director must attach a signature of any existing company director wherein he wants to get added.
• For E.g. Mr. Manoj wants to apply for DIN wherein he wishes to be a director in ABC company. Here, Mr. Manoj will require a board resolution of “ABC’ company along with the digital signature of any of the existing director of ABC company.

Validity of DIN:

Once the DIN number is given to a Director, it does not require any reactivation or renewal and has lifetime validity.

However, the MCA may deactivate or disqualify the Director if the Director or the company is in violation of any of the laws or, its guidelines or notifications. Carefortax.com is an eminent business platform and a progressive concept, which helps end-to-end incorporation, compliance, advisory, and management consultancy services to clients in India and abroad. You may get in touch with Carefortax compliance manager on 909-993-3788 or email info@carefortax.com for free consultation.