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ADT-1 Filing

ADT-1 Filing is a mandatory ROC compliance where a company informs the Registrar of Companies (ROC) about the appointment of its Statutory Auditor under the Companies Act, 2013.

This filing ensures that the auditor’s appointment is officially recorded with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

ADT-1 Filing​

✅ When is ADT-1 Required?

ADT-1 must be filed in the following cases:

  • Appointment of First Auditor

  • Appointment / Re-appointment of Auditor in AGM

  • Casual vacancy of auditor

  • Change of auditor

📅 Due Date:
ADT-1 must be filed within 15 days from the date of appointment.

🏢 Who Needs to File ADT-1?

  • Private Limited Company

  • Public Limited Company

  • One Person Company (OPC)

  • Section 8 Company

Not applicable for LLPs

📋 Documents Required

  • Auditor’s Consent Letter

  • Auditor’s Eligibility Certificate

  • Board Resolution / AGM Resolution

  • PAN of Auditor

  • Firm Registration Number (FRN)

  • Appointment details

🛠️ ADT-1 Filing Process

1️⃣ Appointment of Auditor (Board/AGM)
2️⃣ Collect auditor consent & declarations
3️⃣ Prepare ADT-1 form
4️⃣ Upload on MCA portal
5️⃣ ROC acknowledgment generated

⚠️ Penalty for Late Filing

Failure to file ADT-1 on time can result in:

  • Company penalty: ₹300 per day

  • Maximum penalty: ₹5,00,000

  • Additional compliance issues with ROC

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✔ Accurate ADT-1 preparation
✔ MCA filing & tracking
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