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Form ADT-1: Documents Required, When to File, Due Date, Fees, Penalty
Updated on December 31, 2022 04:39:28 PM
Every year, a company is required to utilize Form ADT-1 to notify the Registrar of Companies (ROC) regarding the appointment of its Auditor in the prescribed manner. This obligation stems from Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Upon appointing an auditor, the company must inform the ROC about the appointment, and this information must be filed within 15 days of its annual general meeting or first board meeting.
What is Form ADT-1?
Form ADT-1 serves as an intimation submitted by every company to the registrar of companies via the MCA portal regarding the appointment of the Auditor. As per Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, all companies are mandated to file this form within 15 days of the annual general meeting where the new Auditor is appointed. It is a yearly requirement to be fulfilled by companies, serving as a notice of appointment of the Auditor subsequent to the annual general meeting.
Documents Required to be Filed With Form ADT-1
Copy of Company’s Board Resolution
Written Consent from the Auditor for appointment
Certificate from Auditor that he/she is not disqualified from being appointed as an Auditor u/s 141
Copy of Intimation given by the company to the Auditor
Fees of Filing Form ADT-1 on MCA Portal
| Serial No. | Share capital of company (₹) | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 1 lakh | 200 |
| 2 | Between 1,00,000 and 4,99,999 | 300 |
| 3 | Between 5,00,000 and 24,99,999 | 400 |
| 4 | Between 25,00,000 and 99,99,999 | 500 |
| 5 | 1,00,00,000 or above | 600 |
Penalty on Late Filing of Form ADT-1:
| Serial No. | Delay in Filing (No. of Days) | Penalty Applicable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upto 30 days | Twice the Normal Fees |
| 2 | Between 30 days to 60 days | 4 times of Normal Fees |
| 3 | Between 60 days to 90 days | 6 times of Normal Fees |
| 4 | Between 90 days to 180 days | 10 times of Normal Fees |
| 5 | More than 180 days | 12 times of Normal Fees |
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