Director KYC (Know Your Customer) is a compulsory annual compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, aimed at ensuring that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) maintains an updated and verified database of all company directors. This process helps promote transparency, reduce fraudulent practices, and strengthen corporate governance. Each director is required to submit personal and professional details, including PAN, Aadhaar, contact information, and other KYC-related data through the MCA DIR-3 KYC portal. The compliance deadline is generally July 31st every year. Non-compliance may attract penalties, and persistent default could lead to disqualification from holding directorship positions in any company. Companies must ensure that all their directors complete the KYC in time. Professional assistance is often sought to correctly file the KYC, validate digital signatures, and handle portal errors. Timely completion of director KYC ensures legal compliance, maintains the credibility of directors, and supports uninterrupted corporate operations and governance standards.