Crestview Labs Pvt. Ltd. is in the process of incorporation and intends to appoint new directors. Explain the statutory requirements for obtaining a Director Identification Number (DIN) and a Digital Signature Certificat

For appointing directors during incorporation, every proposed director of Crestview Labs Pvt. Ltd. must obtain a Director Identification Number (DIN). All directors are required to acquire DIN, which is a unique 8-digit number issued under Section 153 of the Companies Act, 2013. The requirements for DIN include the proposed director's full name, father's name, date of birth, identity proof, address with proof, PAN card copy and two photographs. The DIN-1 form is available online on the MCA website and must be duly filled and uploaded after paying the applicable fees. In addition, every proposed director must obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to authenticate documents submitted electronically during incorporation. The requisites for a DSC include the proposed director's full name, father's name, date of birth, address with proof, PAN card copy, identity proof and a photograph. A DSC is normally valid for one or two years, and after expiry, it must be renewed by the Controller of Certification Agencies (CCA). Both DIN and DSC are mandatory before filing incorporation documents.