DIR-6 Form: Intimation of change in particulars of Director

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Last updated on May 6th, 2021

E-Form DIR-6 is the form for providing the intimation of change in particulars of Director to the Central government within 30 days of the change in particulars as per Rule 12(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Moreover, Directors have to sumit documents in form DIR-3 or SPICe & iif there is any modification in such documents, the candidate can submit e-form DIR-6 on the MCA portal.

For example, in the case of location change of an executive, he or she is required to inform this change by submitting e-form DIR-6 alongside the necessary attested particulars.

Also, One should change details of PAN first before filing DIR-6, as the form validates the input from the PAN database if required.

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The changes may be there with respect to the following:

Sample Form DIR-6

sample form DIR-6
Sample form DIR-6

Process of filing Form DIR-6

Time needed: 5 minutes

  1. Download Form

    First and foremost, the form must be downloaded from the MCA Portal.

  2. Enter DIN & click on Pre-fill

    Users can avail pre-fill facility which auto-fills the form based on details that have already been collected.

  3. Select Type of change & fill additional details accordingly

    Next, the form must be filled carefully, and all the details it asks for must be provided. Please make use of the instruction kit. On the basis of the option selected the fields get enabled.
    The mobile number and email Id is the mandatory requirement.

  4. Attach Documents

    Attach PAN card copy & depending upon the field selected in step 3 the supporting document is required to be attached.
    Moreover, documents should be self-attested and also attested by the Chartered Accountant or the Company Secretary or the Cost Accountant, in whole-time practice.

  5. Sign & Submit Form

    Before submitting go through the form once again and check for errors. Attach your digital signature to authorize the form, and then click Submit.

  6. Upload Form

    Upload the form and pay the required transaction fees.
    Note down the SRN number which has been generated for future reference

Attachments with Form DIR-6

Form DIR-6 for Intimation of change in particulars of Director to be given to the Central Government
From here you can directly download Form DIR-6 available on MCA portal
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Form DIR-6 for Intimation of change in particulars of Director to be given to the Central Government
From here you can directly download Form DIR-6 available on MCA portal
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Change in Name or Date of Birth Of Director

While applying for change in name and date of birth of directors,

  1. The change must be first published in the official gadget and copy of such gadget shall be attached with such form
  2. After publishing in the official gadget, the particulars of PAN are required to be amended
  3. Then the individual should proceed for change in above amendments of name or date of birth in DIN

Moreover, In case there is a change of spelling mistake or some addition or deletion of some middle name then such change may be applied for without publishing in the official gadget.

Certification of Form DIR-6

Lastly, Form DIR-6 must be certified by a practicing Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant or Company Secretary. The professional must also provide their membership number and attest to the supporting documents attached to DIR-6.

FAQs

Who needs to file Form DIR-6?

The Director of a company or a Designated Partner of an LLP, having valid DIN and DPIN, respectively, and they need some changes in the information, are to file eForm DIR-6 to update their DIN/DPIN.

Is there a time limit to file DIR-6?

Yes, Directors have to file DIR-6 within 30 days of the change in particulars

What is the purpose of filing Form DIR-6?

DIR-6 is filed to update the Central Government about the changes made in any information that DIN/DPIN contains. For Example, It may be Director’s Name, Address, mail-ID, Phone number, Appearance, Nationality, Educational Qualification, Gender, etc.

Got Questions? Ask Away!

  1. Hey @Sofiyah_Valiante ,

    In case Director’s/ Designated Partner’s name is to be corrected, enter the correct full name.
    -Single alphabet is not allowed in field ‘first name’ and ‘last name’ in case director/ designated partner is Indian. “Middle Name” is an
    optional field. You should enter it only if a middle name exists.
    -Prefixes like Mr. / Ms. / Kumari / Shri etc. are not acceptable. The name should be filled exactly as given in the identity proof including the spelling. Please ensure that you provide your first, middle and last name in the respective fields.
    It is mandatory to enter either applicant’s first name or applicant’s last name.
    However, in case of Indian nationals, single name shall be allowed only in case same single name is there in Income tax PAN.

  2. Hey @Ankur_Verma

    The name as printed on PAN card is sometimes different from the name as per PAN database. You can verify your PAN on the income tax website - Verify Your PAN

    Alternatively, you can check the name as per PAN database in your profile on income tax website.

    If the name as per PAN database is the same as PAN Card, you can try filing the form putting your name as per PAN under last name.

  3. Hey @Ankur_Verma

    There could be mismatch in details as per PAN database and MCA database. Try raising a grievance with MCA for this issue if they can help you resolve it. Ministry Of Corporate Affairs - Complaints

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