Form ADT-1 Statutory Auditor Appointment
Formal electronic notice to the Registrar of Companies regarding the appointment or re-appointment of an independent chartered accountant firm as statutory auditor for a 5-year term.
Section 139(1), Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 4(2) of Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014
Republic of India (Central Portal)
3 to 5 Business Days
Why This Statutory Filing Is Required
Formal electronic notice to the Registrar of Companies regarding the appointment or re-appointment of an independent chartered accountant firm as statutory auditor for a 5-year term.
Who This Service Is For & Statutory Eligibility
All private limited companies, public companies, and Section 8 companies upon appointment of statutory auditor at AGM or board meeting.
Prerequisites & Mandatory Documents Checklist
- Certified true copy of Ordinary Resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Written consent letter from the auditor / audit firm agreeing to appointment
- Certificate of eligibility from auditor under Section 141 confirming ceiling limits
- Auditor Firm Registration Number (FRN) or individual CA Membership Number
- PAN Card and registered email address of the audit firm
Step-by-Step Portal Execution Procedure
- Step 1: Convene AGM; pass ordinary resolution appointing statutory auditor for 5 consecutive years
- Step 2: Obtain written consent and Section 141 eligibility certificate from the appointed auditor
- Step 3: Access electronic Form ADT-1 on MCA V3 within 15 days of the AGM date
- Step 4: Input auditor FRN/membership number, tenure dates, and attach resolution & consent
- Step 5: Affix Class 3 DSC of Director and submit via MCA V3 portal with Bharatkosh fee payment
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- Independent Chartered Accountant / Company Secretary Verification
- Electronic Form Pre-Scrutiny & Error Reconciliation
- Digitally Signed Portal Upload with SRN Acknowledgement Delivery
Government Fees & Disbursements
Base ROC fee: ₹200 to ₹600 based on share capital; Late fee: 2x to 18x normal fee depending on delay.
Statutory Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to file ADT-1 incurs general penalty under Section 450 (₹10,000 + ₹1,000/day). Missing ADT-1 blocks auditor details in subsequent annual AOC-4 filings, stalling financial accounts approval.