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Auditor Appointment Filing

What Is Form ADT-1 & Why It Matters

Form ADT-1 is the statutory notice a company files with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) to intimate the appointment of a statutory auditor, as required under Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.

The form must be filed within 15 days of the auditor's appointment at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Missing the deadline attracts additional government fees and penalties that increase the longer the delay continues, so timely filing matters.

TrustMark IP Consultants manages the complete journey — appointment resolution drafting, auditor consent and eligibility certificate collection, and ADT-1 filing with the ROC — so your compliance is completed accurately and on time.

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Documents Required
  • Certified Copy of Board/AGM Resolution
  • Written Consent Letter from Auditor
  • Eligibility Certificate from Auditor
  • PAN & Membership No. of Auditor/Firm
  • Copy of Intimation Letter to Auditor
  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of Director
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Why File

Benefits of Timely Form ADT-1 Filing

Filing ADT-1 on time keeps your company compliant and avoids escalating government penalties.

Avoids Late Filing Penalties

Timely filing prevents additional government fees that increase with every day of delay.

Statutory Compliance

Fulfils the mandatory requirement under Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Clean Compliance Record

Keeps the company's MCA master data and annual filing history free of defaults.

Confirms Auditor's Validity

Formally records that the appointed auditor meets eligibility norms under the Act.

Smoother Bank & Investor Checks

An updated compliance record helps during due diligence, loans, and funding rounds.

Simple, Low-Cost Filing

A straightforward form with minimal documentation compared to other ROC filings.

Structure

Key Features of Form ADT-1

Understand the defining requirements of the auditor appointment notice under the Companies Act, 2013.

15-Day Filing Window

Must be filed within 15 days of the AGM

Filed by the Company

Duty to file lies with the company, not the auditor

Consent & Eligibility Needed

Auditor's consent and eligibility certificate are mandatory attachments

DSC-Based Filing

Form is digitally signed and filed electronically with the MCA

Additive Late Fees

Delay attracts a multiplier of the normal filing fee

Applies on Every Appointment

Required for first, subsequent, and casual auditor appointments

Applicable to All Companies

Covers private, public, and Section 8 companies alike

Not Applicable to LLPs

Only applies to companies registered under the Companies Act

How It Works

Our Form ADT-1 Filing Process

A transparent, step-by-step process from document collection to filing confirmation — with regular status updates at every stage.

Step 01
Auditor Appointment at AGM

Shareholders formally appoint the statutory auditor at the Annual General Meeting.

Step 02
Consent & Eligibility Certificate

The appointed auditor provides written consent and a certificate confirming eligibility under the Act.

Step 03
Document Preparation

Resolution copy, intimation letter, and supporting attachments are compiled for filing.

Step 04
Form Preparation & DSC Affixation

Form ADT-1 is prepared with accurate details and digitally signed by an authorised director.

Step 05
Filing with the ROC

The completed form is filed electronically with the Registrar of Companies within 15 days of appointment.

Step 06
Filing Acknowledgement

You receive the Service Request Number (SRN) and challan as confirmation of successful filing.

Applicability

Who Needs to File Form ADT-1

Any company appointing or reappointing a statutory auditor must file this form, regardless of company size.

Private Limited Companies
Public Limited Companies
One Person Companies (OPC)
Section 8 (Non-Profit) Companies
Newly Incorporated Companies (First Auditor)
Companies Reappointing Existing Auditors
Companies Filling a Casual Vacancy
Companies Replacing an Outgoing Auditor
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Journey

Form ADT-1 Filing Life Cycle

Understand what happens after the auditor is appointed — from consent collection to filing acknowledgement.

Auditor Appointed at AGM

Shareholders pass a resolution appointing the statutory auditor.

Consent & Eligibility Collected

The auditor submits written consent and an eligibility certificate.

Form Prepared & Signed

Form ADT-1 is filled in and digitally signed by an authorised director.

Filed with the ROC

The form is submitted electronically within the 15-day statutory window.

SRN & Acknowledgement Issued

The MCA generates an SRN and challan confirming successful filing.

Ongoing Auditor Compliance

Records are maintained for future reappointment or replacement filings.

Our Edge

Why Choose TrustMark IP Consultants

Expert Resolution Drafting

Appointment resolutions and intimation letters drafted accurately to prevent ROC queries.

End-to-End Filing Support

From document collection to acknowledgement — we manage the entire ADT-1 filing.

Transparent, Fixed Pricing

No hidden charges — clear breakup of government and professional fees upfront.

Pan-India Service

We file ADT-1 for companies registered with any Registrar of Companies across India.

Fast Turnaround

Documentation and filing typically completed within 24–48 hours of receiving details.

Deadline Reminders

We track your AGM date and proactively remind you before the 15-day window closes.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Form ADT-1 must be filed with the Registrar of Companies within 15 days from the date of the auditor's appointment at the Annual General Meeting.

The responsibility to file Form ADT-1 lies with the company, not the auditor, even though the form relates to the auditor's appointment.

Late filing attracts additional government fees that increase progressively based on the length of the delay, so it's advisable to file within the 15-day window.

You'll typically need the appointment resolution, the auditor's written consent, an eligibility certificate, and the auditor's PAN and membership details.

Yes, ADT-1 applies to first appointments, reappointments, and appointments made to fill a casual vacancy, not just subsequent AGM appointments.

No. Form ADT-1 applies only to companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013; LLPs follow a different compliance framework.

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