Form ADT-1
ADT-1 — Auditor Appointment
Notice of appointment of statutory auditor to the ROC.
About the filing
What is ADT-1?
ADT-1 is the intimation to the Registrar of Companies about the appointment of a company's statutory auditor for a term of five years (or a shorter period on rotation). It is filed once every five years for a reappointment, and each time an auditor is newly appointed or replaced.
Applicability
Every company (except OPCs and small companies for reappointment of the first auditor) must file ADT-1 on appointment or reappointment of the statutory auditor.
Due Date
Within 15 days from the date of the AGM at which the auditor is appointed or reappointed.
Penalty on Default
Additional fees of up to 12 times the normal filing fee under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
The Process
A clear path, from day one.
- 01
Data & Document Collection
We collect audited financials, board minutes, AGM minutes, share register and prior-year filings through your encrypted data room.
- 02
Form Preparation & Review
Our corporate secretary drafts the form, cross-checks XBRL/data tagging where required, and shares a signed-off preview for your director.
- 03
DSC Affixation & Filing
Once approved, we affix the director and professional DSCs and upload the form on MCA V3 / Income Tax portal with SRN tracking.
- 04
Acknowledgement & Compliance Log
You receive the filed challan, SRN, filed PDFs and an updated compliance calendar for the next cycle.
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