ADT-1 Filing – Auditor Appointment Intimation to ROC
Appointment of an auditor is a mandatory compliance for every company registered in India. Once an auditor is appointed, the company must intimate the Registrar of Companies (ROC) by filing Form ADT-1 within the prescribed timeline. Non-filing or delayed filing of ADT-1 can attract heavy penalties and lead to compliance issues under the Companies Act, 2013.
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What Is ADT-1 Filing?
ADT-1 is a statutory e-form filed with the Registrar of Companies to notify the appointment, reappointment, or ratification of a company’s auditor. It confirms that the auditor has been appointed as per the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and has provided written consent and eligibility confirmation.
**Legal Provisions Governing ADT-1 Filing**
ADT-1 filing is governed under: Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 4(2) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014.
As per the law, every company must inform the ROC about the auditor’s appointment within the stipulated time.
Who Is Required to File ADT-1?
Mandatory For
- Private Limited Companies
- Public Limited Companies
- One Person Companies (OPC)
- Section 8 Companies
- 👉 Note: LLPs are not required to file ADT-1
Procedure for ADT-1 Filing
Auditor Appointment
The auditor is appointed by the Board (first auditor) or shareholders in the AGM.
Obtain Auditor’s Consent
Written consent and eligibility certificate must be obtained from the auditor.
Prepare ADT-1 Form
Details such as auditor name, PAN, membership number, appointment date, and tenure are entered.
Filing with ROC
ADT-1 is filed electronically on the MCA portal using the company’s DSC.
Acknowledgement
Upon successful submission, an SRN (Service Request Number) is generated as proof of filing.
Documents & Penalties for ADT-1 Filing
Documents Required
- Auditor’s Consent Letter
- Auditor’s Eligibility Certificate (under Section 141)
- Board Resolution / AGM Resolution
- Appointment letter of auditor
- PAN and membership details of auditor
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of authorised director
Due Date for ADT-1 Filing
- Within 15 days from the date of auditor appointment
- For AGM appointments: 15 days from the AGM date
- 👉 Timely filing is crucial to avoid penalties and non-compliance
Penalty for Late or Non-Filing
- Late fees on MCA portal
- Penalty under Companies Act, 2013
- Auditor appointment being treated as invalid
- Regulatory non-compliance issues
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Key Features of a ADT - 1 Filing
Auditor Consent
Obtain written consent & eligibility certificate from auditor.
Board Resolution
Drafting of Board/AGM resolution for appointment.
Form Preparation
Accurate preparation of Form ADT-1 details.
ROC Filing
Filing electronically on MCA portal using DSC.
SRN Generation
Acknowledgement receipt (SRN) as proof of filing.
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