30 September, 2026

No DIR-3 KYC Deadline Today? MCA’s New 3-Year Director KYC Rule Explained

 

IMPORTANT MCA UPDATE

No DIR-3 KYC Deadline Today? MCA’s New 3-Year Rule Explained

Annual Director KYC has been replaced with a simpler three-year compliance cycle

Important: Under the revised MCA rules effective from 31 March 2026, DIR-3 KYC is no longer required every year by 30 September.

Many directors and businesses still remember 30 September as the annual DIR-3 KYC deadline. MCA has now replaced this annual requirement with a simpler KYC filing once every three years.

This reduces repetitive filing, but directors must still keep their mobile number, email address and residential address updated.

What exactly has changed?

Particulars Earlier rule New rule
Frequency Every year Once every three years
Regular due date 30 September 30 June after the relevant third financial year
Form DIR-3 KYC or DIR-3 KYC Web Revised DIR-3 KYC Web
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Already KYC-compliant?

MCA has clarified that directors whose KYC was already complete are covered by the new rules. Their next regular KYC filing is generally due by 30 June 2028.

Who needs to take action now?

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Mobile number changed

The new mobile number should be updated through DIR-3 KYC Web within the prescribed period.

✉
Email address changed

Do not wait until the next three-year filing date. Update the email details separately.

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Residential address changed

The revised residential address should be reported through the prescribed KYC process.

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DIN is deactivated

The revised form can also be used for DIN reactivation, subject to applicable filing requirements and fees.

Easy examples

Example 1: Existing compliant director

If the director had already completed KYC before the new rules and there is no change in particulars, regular KYC is generally not required on 30 September 2026. The next filing is due by 30 June 2028.

Example 2: DIN allotted during FY 2025–26

Under MCA’s illustration, the first three-year KYC filing would fall during April to June 2029.

Example 3: Email or address changes

The change should be updated within 30 days. Filing an update does not restart the normal three-year KYC cycle.

Most important point directors may miss

Three-year KYC does not mean “ignore changes for three years”

Any change in the director’s mobile number, email address or residential address must be updated within 30 days through DIR-3 KYC Web with the prescribed fee. The next regular three-year date cannot be used as a reason to delay the update.

Director compliance checklist

✓ Check whether the DIN status is active.

✓ Confirm the date of the last KYC filing.

✓ Verify the mobile number and email registered with MCA.

✓ Check whether the residential address has changed.

✓ Ensure PAN and DIN particulars match.

✓ Keep the DSC valid where professional certification is required.

✓ Maintain a director-wise compliance register with the next KYC date.

Documents and information to keep ready

  • Director Identification Number
  • PAN and identity details
  • Current personal mobile number
  • Current personal email address
  • Present residential address
  • Address proof, where an address update is required
  • Valid Digital Signature Certificate, where applicable

Check your DIN and Director KYC status

Gururaaja Sanjay and Co can provide professional assistance in reviewing DIN status, identifying the applicable KYC cycle and completing permitted MCA compliance requirements based on the director’s records.

Disclaimer: This article is general educational information based on MCA Notification G.S.R. 943(E) dated 31 December 2025, effective from 31 March 2026. The filing requirement should be checked using the director’s DIN allotment date, previous KYC status and subsequent changes.

29 September, 2026

Tax Audit Due Date Extended to 21 October 2026: Use These 21 Extra Days to Fix Form 3CD Errors

CBDT DEADLINE UPDATE • AY 2026–27

Tax Audit Due Date Extended to 21 October 2026

Use the additional time to correct Form 3CD, GST, MSME and TDS issues

TAX AUDIT REPORT
21 October 2026
Earlier: 30 September 2026
AUDIT-CASE ITR
21 November 2026
Earlier: 31 October 2026
Important clarification: CBDT announced this relief for the applicable regular audit cases for AY 2026–27. It should not be assumed that every audit form, transfer-pricing report or other statutory deadline has been extended.

The extension gives businesses and auditors additional time, but it should be used for better verification—not for postponing the audit. Incorrect reporting in Form 3CD can affect the income-tax return and may create questions during assessment.

What exactly has CBDT extended?

Compliance Earlier date Revised date
Applicable Tax Audit Report 30 September 2026 21 October 2026
ITR for applicable audit cases 31 October 2026 21 November 2026

What has not automatically changed?

The announcement does not by itself extend GST returns, TDS returns, ROC filings, advance-tax obligations or every separate audit report. Transfer-pricing and special audit cases should be checked independently.

Business owners: use the extra time for these checks

1. GST turnover reconciliation

Match sales as per books with GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Prepare reasons for every material difference.

2. AIS and Form 26AS

Check income, TDS, high-value transactions, property details and other information appearing in AIS.

3. MSME vendor status

Obtain vendor declarations and Udyam details. Identify dues covered by Section 43B(h).

4. TDS compliance

Review expense ledgers for non-deduction, short deduction, delayed payment and incorrect reporting.

5. Loans and cash transactions

Check acceptance and repayment of loans, deposits and specified sums against permitted payment modes.

6. Closing stock

Finalise quantity, valuation method, obsolete stock and differences between physical and book records.

Form 3CD clauses commonly missed

Clause 13 – Accounting method and ICDS

The financial accounts and taxable income may require ICDS adjustments. Simply writing “mercantile” is not always enough.

Clause 16 – Income not credited to profit and loss account

Check incentives, duty benefits, escalation claims, capital receipts and income directly credited elsewhere.

Clauses 21 and 26 – Disallowances and Section 43B

Review cash payments, personal or capital expenses, statutory liabilities and amounts allowed only on payment.

Clause 22 – MSME and Section 43B(h)

Vendor classification, Udyam status, agreed credit period and actual payment date require proper supporting records.

Clause 31 – Loans, deposits and specified sums

Do not check only the year-end balance. Examine receipts and repayments during the entire year.

Clause 34 – TDS and TCS

Reconcile expense ledgers, TDS returns, challans and outstanding amounts. Vendor-wise testing is essential.

Clause 35 – Quantitative details

Businesses often finalise values but leave quantities incomplete. Stock records and production details need verification.

Clause 44 – GST-wise breakup of expenditure

Total expenditure must be properly classified between registered, composition, exempt and unregistered suppliers.

The most commonly overlooked area

Clause 22 and Section 43B(h) deserve special attention. Many businesses identify MSME dues only from the vendor name or invoice. The correct exercise requires the vendor’s MSME status, nature of enterprise, invoice date, accepted credit period and payment date. A normal ledger ageing report may not be sufficient.

When may an auditor need a qualification or observation?

A qualification should not be inserted as a routine disclaimer. It should be specific, supported by the audit work and connected to a material limitation or misstatement.

Situation Possible reporting approach
Records are incomplete or not produced State the exact records not available and the clauses affected.
Closing stock cannot be verified Describe the absence of quantity records or physical verification and its effect.
GST or turnover is not reconciled Report the unreconciled amount and avoid a general statement such as “subject to GST reconciliation.”
Vendor MSME status is unavailable State the limitation and the basis used for Clause 22 reporting.
External confirmations are unavailable Mention balances affected and whether alternative procedures were possible.
Personal expenses cannot be separated Quantify where possible and explain the limitation instead of using a blanket disclaimer.
Good qualification practice: identify the issue, mention the affected amount or records, state the audit procedure performed, explain the limitation and connect it to the relevant Form 3CD clause. Avoid vague phrases that do not tell the reader what went wrong.

Final 48-hour-style checklist

  • Complete the trial balance and financial statements.
  • Match turnover with GST returns and bank credits.
  • Reconcile AIS, Form 26AS and TDS certificates.
  • Collect MSME declarations and prepare invoice-wise ageing.
  • Review cash payments, loans and property transactions.
  • Check TDS section, rate, deduction date and payment date.
  • Complete Clause 44 expenditure classification.
  • Confirm opening balances and related-party details.
  • Obtain signed financial statements and management representation.
  • Generate UDIN and verify all figures before uploading.
  • Ensure the taxpayer accepts the uploaded report on the portal.
  • Download and preserve the acknowledgement and final report.

Use the extension for accuracy—not delay

Gururaaja Sanjay and Co can provide professional assistance with tax-audit applicability, account reconciliation, Form 3CD review and compliance based on your records and circumstances.

Disclaimer: This article is for general education. Applicability, reporting and audit qualifications depend on the records and facts of each taxpayer. Please verify the formal CBDT order and portal updates before filing.

28 September, 2026

Missed GST Credit from FY 2025–26? Complete This ITC Check Before 30 November 2026

Missed GST Credit from FY 2025–26?

Complete the ITC reconciliation before the statutory time limit closes.

An invoice may be recorded in your accounts, but that alone does not protect your GST input tax credit.

If an eligible FY 2025–26 invoice is missed beyond the statutory limit, the credit may become unavailable. Businesses should therefore reconcile the purchase register with GSTR-2B well in advance.

Statutory ITC cut-off: 30 November 2026 The cut-off is 30 November following the financial year or the date of filing the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier.
Practical point for monthly filers: October 2026 GSTR-3B, ordinarily due in November, is generally the last regular monthly return available before the statutory cut-off. Do not wait until 30 November to start checking invoices.

Why eligible ITC may get missed

Supplier did not upload the invoice

The purchase is in your books, but the invoice does not appear in GSTR-2B.

Wrong GSTIN was entered

The supplier may have reported the invoice against another GST registration.

Invoice was recorded late

A March purchase may have been entered only after the annual accounts were finalised.

Credit was kept pending

Eligible credit may have been deferred earlier but not claimed in a later return.

Credit was reversed

A temporary reversal may remain unreclaimed even after the reason for reversal is resolved.

Import or RCM credit was missed

Import documents or reverse-charge tax payments may not have been properly reconciled.

Six steps to complete now

1

Download the complete purchase register

Prepare invoice-wise details for FY 2025–26, including GSTIN, invoice number, invoice date, taxable value and GST amount.

2

Compare the register with GSTR-2B

Match invoice numbers, dates, taxable values and tax amounts. Separate fully matched, partly matched and missing invoices.

3

Contact suppliers for missing invoices

Share the invoice list with suppliers and request them to verify their GSTIN, invoice details and return filing. Keep written follow-up records.

4

Review earlier ITC reversals

Check reversals relating to non-payment, ineligible use, common credits and other reasons. Examine whether any amount is now legally eligible for re-availment.

5

Remove blocked or ineligible credit

Appearance in GSTR-2B does not automatically make every credit eligible. Review personal expenses, blocked credits and invoices not used for business.

6

Claim eligible credit in the correct return

After reconciliation and eligibility review, report the eligible credit correctly in GSTR-3B before the applicable statutory cut-off.

Four conditions that still matter

Meeting the time limit alone is not sufficient. The general conditions for ITC include:

  • Possession of a valid tax invoice, debit note or prescribed document.
  • Receipt of the goods or services.
  • Tax charged on the supply being paid to the Government, subject to the law.
  • Furnishing of the applicable GST return.

Books versus GSTR-2B: suggested action

Situation Suggested review
In books and GSTR-2B Check eligibility, duplication and whether already claimed
In books but not in GSTR-2B Follow up with the supplier and verify reporting
In GSTR-2B but not in books Check whether the purchase belongs to the business
Value or tax mismatch Compare the original invoice and supplier filing
Credit reversed earlier Review whether conditions for re-availment are satisfied

Important for QRMP taxpayers

Do not assume that the October–December quarterly GSTR-3B filed in January will protect FY 2025–26 credit. That return falls after the 30 November statutory cut-off.

Quarterly filers should obtain an invoice-wise review of the applicable return period and complete the reconciliation early.

GSTR-2B appearance is not automatic eligibility

GSTR-2B is an important reconciliation statement, but credit must also satisfy the conditions of the GST law. Duplicate credit, blocked credit and non-business expenses should not be claimed merely because they appear in GSTR-2B.

Do not file the annual return too early

The Section 16(4) cut-off is 30 November or the date of filing the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier. Filing the annual return before completing the ITC review may therefore close the available time earlier.

Is your FY 2025–26 GST credit fully reconciled?

Contact our office for professional assistance with purchase-register and GSTR-2B reconciliation, ITC eligibility review, supplier follow-up lists and GSTR-3B compliance.

Phone: 7760252581

Disclaimer: This article provides general information. ITC eligibility depends on the invoice, nature of expense, supplier reporting, receipt of supply, payment conditions, reversals and other facts. Obtain professional advice before claiming or reversing credit.

27 September, 2026

Tax Audit Deadline Is 30 September 2026: Complete These 12 Checks Before Filing Form 3CD

Tax Audit Deadline Is 30 September 2026

Complete these 12 important checks before approving Form 3CD.

Only a few days remain for the tax-audit deadline. Rushing the report without complete records can create differences between the books, Form 3CD and the income-tax return.

Current deadline: 30 September 2026 Applicable to tax-audit reports for AY 2026–27. As checked on 27 September 2026, no later official extension was found.
Remember: Uploading by the Chartered Accountant is not the final step. The taxpayer should log in, review and accept the tax-audit report on the income-tax portal.

Which tax-audit form applies?

Form When it generally applies
Form 3CA with Form 3CD When the accounts are already required to be audited under another law, such as the Companies Act.
Form 3CB with Form 3CD When the accounts are not required to be audited under another law but tax audit is applicable.

12 checks before approving Form 3CD

1

Finalise the books of account

Ensure that all sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments and journal entries are recorded. Avoid changing the books after giving the final data to the auditor without informing the auditor.

2

Confirm turnover or gross receipts

Reconcile the turnover appearing in the profit and loss account with GST returns, invoices, bank credits and other applicable records.

3

Complete the GST reconciliation

Compare the books with GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and annual GST workings. Explain differences caused by credit notes, advances, amendments, exempt supplies or timing differences.

4

Verify TDS compliance

Review expenses such as salary, interest, rent, professional fees, contracts and commission. Check whether applicable TDS was deducted, deposited and reported correctly.

5

Review outstanding expenses

Examine unpaid statutory liabilities and year-end provisions. Confirm whether any amount requires adjustment or separate reporting under the tax law.

6

Check MSME creditors

Identify suppliers registered as micro or small enterprises. Keep their declarations, ageing details and payment dates ready for examining the applicable deduction and disclosure requirements.

7

Verify loans and deposits

Prepare party-wise details of loans accepted or repaid. Include opening balance, additions, repayments, closing balance, mode of payment and lender details.

8

Check cash transactions

Review large cash receipts, cash payments, expense vouchers and cash-book balances. Confirm that supporting evidence is available and applicable restrictions have been examined.

9

Update the fixed-asset register

Provide invoices and put-to-use dates for new assets. Record assets sold or discarded and reconcile depreciation with the books and tax workings.

10

Confirm related-party transactions

Prepare the names, relationships, nature of transactions and amounts involving specified related persons. Keep agreements and supporting documents ready.

11

Match AIS, TIS and Form 26AS

Review reported income, TDS, high-value transactions and tax payments. Investigate differences before the income-tax return is prepared.

12

Accept the uploaded report

After the auditor submits the report, the taxpayer should review it on the portal and complete the acceptance process before the deadline.

Documents to keep ready

Area Important records
Accounts Trial balance, ledgers, financial statements and schedules
Banking Statements, reconciliations, loan statements and interest certificates
GST GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and turnover reconciliation
TDS Returns, challans, Form 26AS and expense-wise reconciliation
MSME Supplier declarations, registration details, ageing and payment dates
Fixed assets Purchase invoices, sale documents and depreciation workings

What happens if tax audit is delayed?

Where Section 271B applies, the Assessing Officer may impose a penalty equal to 0.5% of turnover or gross receipts, or ₹1,50,000, whichever is lower.

However, the law provides relief where the taxpayer proves a reasonable cause. This should not be treated as an automatic waiver.

Do not wait for the final day

The auditor needs sufficient time to review reconciliations, supporting records and explanations. The taxpayer also needs time to accept the uploaded report.

Submitting incomplete information on the final day may result in avoidable qualifications, incorrect reporting or last-minute portal difficulties.

Is your tax audit still pending?

Contact our office for professional assistance with tax-audit applicability, books review, GST and TDS reconciliation, Form 3CD preparation and income-tax compliance.

Phone: 7760252581

Disclaimer: This article provides general information. Tax-audit applicability and reporting depend on the taxpayer’s legal status, business, profession, turnover, cash transactions, presumptive-tax history and other facts. Obtain professional advice for your particular case.

26 September, 2026

DPIIT Recognition Means Zero Tax for 3 Years? The Startup Myth Founders Must Avoid

DPIIT Recognition Means Zero Tax for 3 Years?

The important difference every Indian startup founder should understand.

Many founders receive their DPIIT Startup Recognition Certificate and assume that their startup’s profits are automatically tax-free.

This is not correct. DPIIT recognition and the startup profit deduction are separate benefits with different eligibility conditions and approval requirements.

Common assumption: “My company is recognised by DPIIT, so I do not have to pay income tax for three years.”
Correct position: DPIIT recognition is the first step. The startup must separately satisfy the income-tax conditions and obtain the prescribed eligibility certification before claiming the profit deduction.

What is DPIIT Startup Recognition?

DPIIT recognition identifies an eligible entity as a startup under the Startup India framework. Recognition may provide access to specified regulatory relaxations, schemes and other benefits, subject to their individual conditions.

General DPIIT recognition
  • The entity can be a private limited company, LLP, registered partnership firm or eligible cooperative society.
  • It should generally be within 10 years from incorporation or registration.
  • Turnover should be below ₹200 crore in every previous financial year.
  • The business should work towards innovation, development or improvement, or have a scalable model with potential for employment or wealth creation.
  • It should not be created merely by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.

Separate higher limits may apply to a startup qualifying under the notified DeepTech framework. Such status should not be assumed merely because the business uses technology.

What is the startup tax deduction?

For income earned under the Income-tax Act, 2025, the startup profit deduction is contained in Section 140. It corresponds to the benefit popularly known under Section 80-IAC of the earlier Income-tax Act.

Who can qualify?

An eligible private limited company or LLP satisfying the prescribed startup, business and certification conditions.

How much is deductible?

Up to 100% of eligible business profits for three consecutive assessment years, subject to the law.

Which years?

The startup may select three consecutive assessment years from the permitted ten-year period beginning with incorporation.

Turnover condition

Turnover must not exceed ₹100 crore in the previous year for which the deduction is claimed.

Recognition and tax deduction are not the same

Point DPIIT recognition Startup profit deduction
Main purpose Recognition under Startup India Deduction of eligible business profits
Eligible structure Company, LLP, registered partnership or eligible cooperative society Eligible company or LLP
General turnover limit Below ₹200 crore Not exceeding ₹100 crore in the claim year
Approval DPIIT recognition Separate prescribed eligibility certification
Automatic tax holiday? No Available only after all conditions are satisfied

Simple example

ABC Innovations Private Limited receives DPIIT recognition. Its turnover and age are within the recognition limits.

This certificate alone does not allow ABC Innovations to deduct its profits. The company must separately check the startup tax-deduction conditions, obtain the prescribed certification and correctly claim the benefit in its income-tax return.

Why choosing the correct three years matters

The deduction is available for three consecutive assessment years. Therefore, using it during a year with very low or no profit may reduce its practical benefit.

Before selecting the first claim year, founders should prepare realistic profit projections and consider carried-forward losses, tax rates, other deductions and future growth.

Important: Do not claim the deduction only because your startup has a DPIIT certificate. An incorrect claim may lead to adjustment, tax demand, interest or further verification.

Startup tax-planning checklist

  • Confirm the legal structure and date of incorporation.
  • Verify DPIIT recognition details and continued eligibility.
  • Check the applicable turnover limit separately for recognition and tax deduction.
  • Confirm that the business activity meets the eligible-business conditions.
  • Review whether the entity was formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.
  • Prepare the financial statements and profit projections.
  • Apply for the prescribed tax-eligibility certification.
  • Select the three consecutive years only after proper tax planning.
  • Maintain supporting documents and file the required return and reports within the applicable timelines.

How professional guidance can help

A Chartered Accountant can assist in reviewing the entity structure, turnover, financial statements, profit projections, eligibility conditions and tax-compliance requirements.

Early review is useful because recognition, tax eligibility and the best year for starting the deduction may require separate decisions.

Planning DPIIT recognition or startup tax benefits?

Contact our office for professional assistance with startup incorporation, DPIIT recognition, tax eligibility review, financial projections and compliance planning.

Phone: 7760252581

Disclaimer: This article provides general information and is not a guarantee of recognition, certification or tax benefit. Eligibility depends on the applicable law, notifications, facts and documents of each startup. Obtain professional advice before making a claim.

25 September, 2026

Booking an Under-Construction Flat in Bengaluru? Check These 10 RERA Details Before Paying

A beautiful model flat and an attractive discount can create pressure to book immediately. But buying a home is a major financial decision. Before paying even the booking amount, check the project’s RERA registration, approvals, agreement terms, possession date and total cost. These simple checks may protect you from unexpected charges, documentation problems and future disputes.

Booking an Under-Construction Flat in Bengaluru?

Check these 10 important RERA details before paying the booking amount.

A beautiful model flat and an attractive discount can create pressure to book immediately. But buying a home is a major financial decision. A few checks before payment may protect you from unexpected charges, documentation problems and future disputes.

Important: RERA registration is an essential starting check. However, registration alone should not be treated as a guarantee of clear title, timely possession or suitability of the property.

10 checks to complete before booking

1Find the project on Karnataka RERA

Search the project on the official Karnataka RERA portal. Match the project name, promoter, location and registration number with the brochure and booking documents.

2Check the correct phase and tower

Large projects may have separate RERA registrations for different phases. Confirm that your exact tower, block or phase is covered by the registration shown to you.

3Review the declared completion date

Check the completion date displayed on the RERA portal and compare it with the possession date promised in the agreement. Do not depend only on a salesperson’s verbal assurance.

4Compare sanctioned plans

Verify the approved layout, apartment plan, carpet area, amenities and specifications. Ask for clarification if the brochure differs from the documents disclosed on the portal.

5Examine approvals and title documents

Review the disclosed approvals, land title documents, encumbrance information and any legal cases relating to the project. Obtain professional assistance where the documents are difficult to understand.

6Do not pay more than 10% without an agreement

Section 13 of the RERA Act says a promoter cannot accept more than 10% of the apartment, plot or building cost as advance or application fee without first entering into a written and registered agreement for sale.

7Understand the complete price

Ask for a written cost sheet showing the basic price, parking, amenities, maintenance deposit, statutory charges, taxes and other additions. Understand which amounts are refundable and non-refundable.

8Read the delay and cancellation clauses

Check the possession date, grace period, payment schedule, interest clauses and cancellation conditions. Confirm whether the agreement matches the promises made during the sale discussion.

9Review progress updates and complaints

Promoters are required to provide prescribed project information and updates. Review construction progress, disclosed bookings, approvals, complaints and available Authority orders before deciding.

10Keep every record

Save the brochure, cost sheet, emails, WhatsApp messages, receipts and payment advice. Pay only through traceable banking channels to the account formally communicated for the project.

A simple example

Suppose a flat costs ₹80 lakh and the promoter asks for ₹12 lakh before signing the agreement for sale. This is 15% of the cost. Since it is more than 10%, the buyer should pause and seek clarification before making the payment.

Documents worth checking

Document or detail What to verify
RERA registration Project, phase, promoter and validity details
Agreement for sale Carpet area, price, possession and cancellation terms
Cost sheet Total financial commitment and additional charges
Sanctioned plan Apartment layout, common areas and approved specifications
Title and encumbrance records Ownership, charges, mortgages and disclosed disputes
Payment schedule Whether instalments are clear and properly documented

Why professional review can help

Property documents contain legal, financial and tax conditions that may not be clear to every buyer. A structured review can help you understand the total cost, payment terms, tax impact and documentation gaps before you commit your savings.

Professional review cannot remove every commercial risk, but it can help you make a more informed decision and identify questions that should be answered before payment.

Planning to book a property?

For professional assistance with cost-sheet review, tax implications and document-based financial checks, contact our office before making a major payment.

Phone: 7760252581

Disclaimer: This article provides general information and is not a legal opinion, title certificate or investment recommendation. Property facts and documents differ from project to project. Obtain appropriate professional advice before booking or making payment.

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