Glossary
DIN
DIN
Director Identification Number A Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique, lifetime, 8-digit numeric identifier allotted by the Central Government to any individual intending to be a director in an Indian company. It is mandatory for appointment as a director.
Where it appears in practice
It matters whenever an individual is being appointed as a director in a new or existing company, or when filing annual returns and forms with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, where the DIN must be quoted.
A worked example
If Amit wants to incorporate a private limited company and become its director, he must first apply for and obtain a DIN by submitting Form DIR-3 along with his identity and address proofs.
Related terms
Let the practice handle it
This term sits inside real compliance work — returns, filings, and deadlines. That work is one of the services the practice runs end to end.
Company Incorporation