What is DIN?
DIN (Director Identification Number) is a unique identification number for a person who is a director of a company or who intends to become the director of a company. It is mandatory for e- filing of certain company related documents. It is even mandatory for directors of Indian companies who are not citizens of India. Hence this is the first pre requisite for a person intending to set up a company. However a single DIN is enough for a person who is a director of several companies.
The Ministry of Company Affairs grants DIN to individuals. The application can be obtained on line. Initially a provisional DIN will be given to an applicant. The provisional DIN can be used for e fling until DIN is approved and activated by MCA DIN Cell. Once a provisional DIN is obtained, the applicant shall apply to MCA in the prescribed application form along with photographs and duly attested photocopies of identity and residence. The MCA Din Cell will process the form and on approval the DIN confirmation and activation letter will be sent to the applicant. An e mail will also be sent to the applicant in this regard. The status for the DIN application can be checked in the MCA portal, on line.