Director Identification Numbers (DINs) – Important dates

As part of the Federal Government's "Modernising Business Registers" (MBR) program, it introduced a requirement that all directors apply for and hold a Director Identification Number (ID). This number is unique to each director and will be registered to that director for life.

I am an existing Director – when do I need to register for an ID?

Directors who were appointed on or before 31 October 2021 still have until 30 November 2022 to apply.

I have recently been appointed a director – when do I have to register for an ID?

Directors who were appointed for the first time between 1 November 2021 and 4 April 2022 must apply for a director ID within 28 days of their appointment