Auditor Appointment (ADT-1) Filing
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Appointing an auditor is mandatory for every company, and Form ADT-1 must be filed with the Registrar of Companies under the Companies Act, 2013.
The filing applies when a company appoints its first auditor after incorporation, appoints or reappoints an auditor at an Annual General Meeting, or fills a casual vacancy.
LegallensIndia assists with document preparation and final submission so companies can complete the auditor-appointment process accurately and on time.
Form ADT-1 is a statutory return used to notify the Registrar of Companies of an auditor's appointment under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
It records the appointment of a first auditor after incorporation and the appointment or reappointment of an auditor at the Annual General Meeting.
The supplied content states that the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2025, effective 14 July 2025, made ADT-1 mandatory for every first-auditor appointment, including one made by the Board of Directors.
The responsibility for filing ADT-1 belongs to the company, not the auditor. The requirement applies to:
The first Board Meeting must be held within 30 days of incorporation, and the first auditor should be appointed at that meeting.
Form ADT-1 must be filed within 15 days of that Board Meeting, giving an effective outer timeline of 45 days from incorporation.
The supplied example states that a company incorporated on 1 July 2025 should appoint its auditor by 31 July 2025 and file ADT-1 by 15 August 2025.
Form ADT-1 must be filed within 15 days of the Annual General Meeting at which the auditor is appointed or reappointed.
The supplied example states that an appointment made at an AGM on 30 September 2025 should be reported by 15 October 2025.
Delayed filing may attract additional fees under the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.
Attach a certified true copy of the Board Resolution for a first-auditor appointment or the shareholder resolution passed at the AGM for an appointment or reappointment.
Attach the auditor's formal consent confirming willingness to accept the appointment under the Act.
Attach the auditor's declaration and certificate confirming that the auditor is not disqualified or ineligible under Section 141.
Attach a copy of the letter or email sent by the company to inform the auditor of the appointment.
| Filing Delay | Additional Fee Stated in the Content |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 days | Two times the normal fee |
| More than 30 and up to 60 days | Four times the normal fee |
| More than 60 and up to 90 days | Six times the normal fee |
| More than 90 and up to 180 days | Ten times the normal fee |
| More than 180 days | Twelve times the normal fee |
Visit the MCA website, open MCA Services, E-Filing, and Company Forms Download, and download the current Form ADT-1 for the applicable financial year.
Provide the company's CIN, name, and address; the auditor's identification, registration, PAN, address, and contact information; the type and period of appointment; and the applicable AGM or Board Meeting date.
Upload the Board or AGM Resolution, auditor's consent, Section 141 eligibility certificate, and the appointment-intimation letter.
Affix the Digital Signature Certificate of a director and the required practising professional, such as a CA, CS, or CMA.
Upload the completed form through the MCA21 portal and pay the prescribed fee based on the company's nominal share capital.
When the form is complete and no discrepancy is found, the MCA system auto-approves the submission.
An acknowledgement email containing the Service Request Number is sent to the company's registered email address.
The team prepares Board Resolutions, auditor consent, declarations, and the other documents required for Form ADT-1.
Professionals review the documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
LegallensIndia handles the MCA filing process and works toward timely, error-free submission.
A compliance check confirms that the auditor appointment meets the relevant Companies Act obligations.
The team provides status notifications and information about regulatory changes relating to the ADT-1 filing.
Contact LegallensIndia to streamline the auditor-appointment process and complete Form ADT-1 compliance.