Each director of a company will have to apply for a unique Director Identification Number (DIN) which the director will keep forever, even if they change companies.

The unique DIN is designed to improve transparency as it will help prevent director identity fraud and identify directors involved in companies that have engaged in phoenix activities.

Directors can apply for DINs from November 2021.The directors must apply themselves because they need to verify their own identity.

If director is appointed on or before 31 October 2021, DIN application must be made by 30 November 2022.

If director is appointed between 01 November 2021 and 04 April 2022, DIN application must be made within 28 days of appointment.

If director is appointed on or after 5 April 2022, DIN application must be made before appointment.

The director can apply for DIN through MYGov ID and provide two identity documents