Form ADT-1 Filing – Auditor Appointment
Auditor Appointment & Reappointment Compliance
Appointment of an auditor is a mandatory compliance under the Companies Act, 2013. Every company must file Form ADT-1 with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) to intimate the appointment or reappointment of its auditor.
At Thrive Tax Solutions, we provide end-to-end support for ADT-1 filing, ensuring timely submission, accurate documentation, and complete MCA compliance.
📘 What is Form ADT-1?
Form ADT-1 is a statutory form filed with the RoC to report:
- Appointment of the first auditor
- Appointment or reappointment of auditor at AGM
- Appointment due to casual vacancy
👉 As per the latest MCA rules, ADT-1 filing is mandatory even for first auditor appointments.
👤 Who Needs to File ADT-1?
ADT-1 must be filed by:
- Private Limited Companies
- Public Limited Companies
- OPCs
- Listed & unlisted companies
- Newly incorporated companies
- Companies filling casual auditor vacancies
⚠️ The responsibility to file ADT-1 lies with the company, not the auditor.
📅 Due Date for ADT-1 Filing
- First Auditor: Within 15 days of Board Meeting
- Auditor appointed / reappointed at AGM: Within 15 days of AGM
Late filing attracts additional fees and penalties.
📂 Documents Required
- Board Resolution / AGM Resolution
- Auditor’s written consent
- Auditor’s eligibility certificate (Section 141)
- Intimation letter sent to auditor
⏰ ADT-1 Late Fees (Additional Fee)
- Up to 30 days delay – 2× normal fee
- 31–60 days – 4× normal fee
- 61–90 days – 6× normal fee
- 91–180 days – 10× normal fee
- Beyond 180 days – 12× normal fee
🛠 Our Services Include
- Preparation of Board / AGM resolutions
- Auditor consent & eligibility verification
- ADT-1 form preparation & MCA filing
- DSC & professional certification support
- Due date tracking & compliance reminders
⭐ Why Choose Thrive Tax Solutions?
- ✔ Auditor appointment compliance experts
- ✔ Error-free & timely MCA filing
- ✔ Avoid penalties & notices
- ✔ Transparent and reliable service
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