DIN

What is DIN (Director Identification Number)?

1. Unique Identification: DIN is a unique identification number for each director in India. It helps the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to identify and track the directors across multiple companies.

2. Mandatory for Directors: It is mandatory for every individual who intends to become a director of a company (whether private, public, or OPC) to obtain a DIN. Existing directors of a company should also have a valid DIN.

3. Format: The DIN is an 8-digit alphanumeric number issued by the MCA.

4. Validity: Once issued, a DIN remains valid for life, unless it is canceled or deactivated by the MCA for non-compliance or other legal reasons.

Who Needs a DIN?

• Individuals intending to be appointed as Directors: Any person who is being appointed as a director in a company, whether as a new director or as part of an existing company, needs to have a DIN.

• Existing Directors: All directors of a company, whether they are on the Board of Directors of a listed, private, or public company, must have a valid DIN.

• Disqualified Directors: Individuals who have been disqualified from being directors (e.g., due to defaults in filing annual returns, bankruptcy, etc.) will also have their DIN deactivated.