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ADT-1 Filing – Auditor Appointment with ROC
Form ADT-1 informs the Registrar of Companies about the appointment of a statutory auditor under the Companies Act, 2013. We prepare and file ADT-1 accurately and within the deadline so your company stays compliant after every auditor appointment or reappointment.
File Your ADT-1What is Form ADT-1?
Form ADT-1 is the intimation a company files with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) to report the appointment of its statutory auditor. Under Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 4(2) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, the form must be filed within 15 days of the meeting in which the auditor is appointed.
ADT-1 covers the appointment of the first auditor, reappointment of the auditor at the Annual General Meeting, and appointment to fill a casual vacancy. It is part of a company's routine annual ROC filings, and we also handle the related step when an auditor resigns (Form ADT-3).
Who Needs to File ADT-1?
- Private limited companies appointing or reappointing a statutory auditor.
- Public limited companies and One Person Companies (OPC).
- Newly incorporated companies appointing their first auditor.
- Companies filling a casual vacancy caused by resignation, death, or disqualification of the auditor.
- Companies reappointing the auditor for a further term at the AGM.
Our ADT-1 Filing Services
ADT-1 Preparation & Filing
Drafting and e-filing of Form ADT-1 with the correct attachments on the MCA portal.
First Auditor Appointment
Support for appointing the first auditor of a newly incorporated company within the time limit.
Reappointment Filings
Handling auditor reappointment at the AGM and the consequent ADT-1 filing.
Casual Vacancy Support
Filing ADT-1 when a vacancy arises mid-term and a new auditor is appointed.
Board & AGM Documentation
Drafting board or AGM resolutions, the auditor's consent letter, and the eligibility certificate.
Due-Date Tracking
Reminders so the 15-day filing window after the appointment is never missed.
Why Choose The Classic Partners
- Specialised ROC experience with auditor appointment and company-secretarial filings.
- End-to-end handling from resolutions and consent letters to the final ADT-1 submission.
- Timely filing within the 15-day statutory window to keep additional fees away.
- Transparent fees and a single point of contact for your company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Form ADT-1 used for?
Form ADT-1 is filed with the Registrar of Companies to intimate the appointment of a company's statutory auditor under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
What is the due date for filing ADT-1?
ADT-1 must be filed within 15 days from the date of the meeting, usually the AGM, in which the auditor is appointed or reappointed.
Is ADT-1 required for the first auditor?
The first auditor is appointed by the Board within 30 days of incorporation. Filing ADT-1 for the first auditor is a recommended practice, and we file it to keep the company's records complete.
What documents are needed for ADT-1?
The board or AGM resolution, the auditor's written consent, the auditor's eligibility certificate under Section 141, and the intimation letter sent to the auditor.
What happens if ADT-1 is filed late?
Late filing attracts additional government fees that increase with the length of the delay, so filing on time keeps the cost low and the company compliant.
Who is responsible for filing ADT-1, the company or the auditor?
Filing ADT-1 is the responsibility of the company, not the auditor. We complete the entire filing on the company's behalf.
Need to file Form ADT-1?
Get your auditor appointment reported to the ROC correctly and within the deadline.
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