DIN is a unique identification number allotted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to an individual, who is appointed as a Director in a Company, and it is mandatory for all companies in order to create a database of the incorporated companies.
In order to become the first Director in a new company the application is to be made through “eForm SPICe” along with the prescribed documents.
To become the Director of an existing company an application is to be made in “eForm DIR-3” along with the prescribed documents.