Form DPT-3 Return Filing
Annual Return for Deposits & Loans
Form DPT-3 is a mandatory annual compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, requiring companies to report deposits, outstanding loans, and amounts not considered as deposits as on 31st March of every financial year.
Every company (except government companies) must file Form DPT-3 with the MCA by 30th June each year.
At Thrive Tax Solutions, we ensure accurate and timely DPT-3 filing with proper audit certification, helping you avoid penalties and notices.
📘 What is Form DPT-3?
Form DPT-3 is a statutory return filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to disclose:
- Deposits received
- Outstanding loans
- Money received not treated as deposits
The return must be certified by the company’s auditor.
👤 Who Needs to File DPT-3?
Form DPT-3 is applicable to:
- Private Limited Companies
- Public Limited Companies
- One Person Companies (OPCs)
- Small & Non-Small Companies
✔ Filing is mandatory even if the amount is not a deposit
❌ Government companies are exempt
📅 DPT-3 Due Date
- Due Date: 30th June every year
- Reporting position as on: 31st March
Late or non-filing may attract penalties and regulatory action.
📊 Transactions Covered Under DPT-3
- Secured & unsecured loans
- Advances received
- Inter-company borrowings
- Amounts not considered as deposits
📂 Documents Required
- Auditor’s Certificate
- Details of outstanding loans / receipts
- Supporting documents (if applicable)
⚠ Penalty for Non-Compliance
- Company fine up to ₹5,000
- Officers in default may also be fined
- Additional penalty of ₹500 per day for continuing default
🛠 Our Services Include
- Review of loan & deposit transactions
- Preparation of DPT-3 return
- Auditor coordination & certification
- MCA filing & SRN tracking
- Due date reminders & compliance support
⭐ Why Choose Thrive Tax Solutions?
- ✔ ROC & MCA compliance experts
- ✔ Accurate, audit-ready filing
- ✔ Timely submission & penalty avoidance
- ✔ Transparent and reliable service