Director Identification Number (DIN)

Director Identification Number (DIN)

• The purpose of a Director Identification Number (DIN) is to identify a director uniquely.

Validity of DIN

• A DIN obtained by an individual is considered valid for the purpose of the Companies Act, 2013.

Composition of DIN

• As per the rules made under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, a DIN includes:

Requirement of DIN

• The requirement for a DIN for appointment as a director of a company appears under Section 153.

Example of DIN

• Mr. Rajesh's existing Director Identification Number is not specified in the provided information.

Application for DIN

• The prescribed form for making an application for allotment of DIN before appointment in an existing company is Form DIR-3.

Exemption from DIN Requirement

• The Central Government may prescribe any identification number to be treated as a Director Identification Number, exempting an individual from the requirement of Section 153.

Documents Required for DIN Application

• An applicant needs to attach the following documents while submitting Form DIR-3 electronically:
• Not specified in the provided information

Electronic System for DIN Application

• The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is responsible for providing an electronic system to facilitate submission of application for the allotment of DIN through the portal on the Ministry's website.

Form INC-32 (SPICe) for DIN Allotment

• According to Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, three proposed directors may have DIN allotted to them through Form INC-32 (SPICe).

Test your knowledge about the Director Identification Number (DIN), which is an identification number allotted by the Central Government to individuals intending to be appointed as directors or to existing directors of a company.