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Director ID number

Another name for DIN (Director Identification Number).

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What does director ID number mean?

Director ID number is another name for DIN (Director Identification Number). A unique 8-digit identification number assigned by the MCA to individuals appointed as directors of Indian companies.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "director ID number" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Director Identification Number" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

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Director KYC DIN (Director Identification Number) A unique 8-digit identification number assigned by the MCA to individuals appointed as directors of Indian companies. Also called director ID number Company law and governance CIN (Corporate Identity Number) A unique 21-digit alphanumeric identifier assigned to every company registered with the Registrar of Companies in India. Also called company identification number, corporate identification number ROC filing MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) The Government of India ministry responsible for company registration, corporate regulation, and enforcement of the Companies Act and LLP Act. Also called MCA21, corporate affairs ministry Director KYC DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) An electronic signature certificate used to authenticate the identity of signers on digital documents and government filings in India. Also called digital signature, class 3 digital signature Company law and governance Annual General Meeting (AGM) An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a mandatory yearly meeting of a company's shareholders required under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013 to transact ordinary business. Also called annual shareholders meeting Company law and governance Board Resolution A board resolution is a formal decision made by a company's board of directors during a board meeting, recorded in the minutes and required for key corporate actions under the Companies Act, 2013. Also called resolution of the board, directors resolution
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