ADT-1 Filing
Prepare Form ADT-1 after auditor appointment: Mandatory filing within 15 days of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) under Section 139 of the Companies Act 2013.
Review board or shareholder appointment records: Formal documentation of auditor consent letter, eligibility certificate (Section 141), and AGM resolution.
Support MCA filing within the applicable timeline: Eliminate additional daily MCA late fees and avoid director non-compliance notices on the MCA portal.
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ADT-1 Filing
Hassle-free Form ADT-1 filing on the MCA portal to officially register your company's statutory auditor appointment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 benefits- ✓Ready-to-use Board and AGM resolution drafts for auditor appointment
- ✓Preparation of official auditor appointment letter and consent documents
- ✓Accurate filling of Form ADT-1 on the MCA V3 portal
- ✓Official MCA filing receipt (SRN challan) shared for your company records
- ✓Timely filing within 15 days of appointment to save on MCA late fees
ADT-1 Auditor Appointment Filing Support
Report the relevant auditor appointment through the correct company filing process. TaxQue helps review the appointment event, approvals, auditor details and supporting records before preparing the ADT-1 work covered by your plan. Share the meeting and appointment details when enquiring.
The auditor appointment decision and its statutory records come before the filing. First-auditor, casual-vacancy, reappointment and other situations may need different treatment. Confirm applicability, the event date, attachments and filing scope; this service does not perform the statutory audit or replace proper approval of the appointment.
What is ADT-1 Filing?
Review the appointment event: Identify the appointment, reappointment or other event and the approvals and dates that support it.
Check auditor and company records: Review consent, eligibility and relevant company resolutions or meeting records.
Prepare the applicable notice: Confirm whether ADT-1 applies in the particular case and retain the MCA filing record after submission.
Check the current official requirement
Forms, fees, due dates and eligibility can change and may differ by entity, state, activity or tax year. We confirm the relevant official instructions and the applicant’s facts before filing. Government fees, taxes, stamp duty, third-party charges and professional fees are identified separately in the engagement.
How to Get Started
Step 01
Scope and eligibility review
Fact collection → applicability check → current-form and deadline confirmation
- 1Identify the entity, activity, location, relevant period and triggering event.
- 2Review eligibility, prior filings/notices, official portal status and the current prescribed form.
Step 02
Prepare and verify
Document review → draft preparation → client approval and authorised signature
- 1Collect and reconcile supporting records with the client’s books, identity and registration details.
- 2Prepare the draft, flag inconsistencies and obtain client confirmation and required approvals/signatures.
Step 03
Submit and track
Authorised filing → acknowledgement → track status and respond to any official query
- 1Submit through the prescribed official portal or authority after authorisation.
- 2Share the acknowledgement, payment proof where applicable and any follow-up or query requiring action.
Documents Required for ADT-1 Filing
Exact documents vary by applicant, transaction and official portal checklist. The list below is a starting point; the current portal checklist and any notice or authority request control.
| Information group | Examples | Preparation note |
|---|---|---|
| Entity / applicant details | Legal name, constitution, PAN or other identifier, address and authorised representative | As applicable; match official records |
| Prior filings and notices | Previous acknowledgements, registrations, orders, notices or portal status | Include complete and current copies |
| Financial / activity records | Books, statements, invoices, payroll, contracts or activity evidence relevant to this service | Period and format depend on the service |
| Approvals and declarations | Board/partner/member resolution, consent, authorisation, declaration or professional report if required | Only where prescribed for the chosen route |
| Payment and signature readiness | Bank/payment proof and valid DSC/e-sign or OTP access, if required | Government fee and professional fee shown separately |
Timelines, Filing Windows and Fees for ADT-1 Filing
Deadline, filing period, government fee and late charge depend on the applicable law, event date, taxpayer/entity category and current notifications. Verify the live requirement on the relevant official portal; any notice deadline takes priority. TaxQue’s preparation time begins after complete records and client approval. Authority processing time is not guaranteed.
| Milestone | What determines it | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Legal deadline | Depends on the applicable Act/Rules, event date, tax period, notice or return category | Confirm the live due date and any extension on the official portal |
| Government charges | May depend on entity type, state, capital, class, period or late filing | Verify the current official fee calculator/schedule before payment |
| Professional service timeline | Starts after complete documents, approvals and client confirmation | Authority review, queries and processing time are outside TaxQue’s control |
| Follow-up / correction | Additional information or a response may be required after submission | Deadlines stated in an official notice take priority |
| Deliverable | Filing acknowledgement and payment evidence, where generated | No approval or sanction is promised |
Applicability and Important Conditions for ADT-1 Filing
Companies required to notify the Registrar of a statutory auditor appointment or relevant change. Do not rely on a single turnover, employee-count, fee or deadline figure without checking the applicable year, state, activity, entity and current official notification.
Why Choose ADT-1 Filing
Practical support for ADT-1 Filing, with the scope, client inputs, official charges and next steps made clear before filing.
Applicability checked first
We identify the relevant authority, filing route and key facts before preparing the submission.
Documents and draft reviewed
We organise the supplied records, highlight missing or inconsistent information and share the draft for client confirmation.
Filing evidence and next steps
After authorised submission, we share the acknowledgement and explain any follow-up shown by the official portal.
Who May Need ADT-1 Filing
Companies required to notify the Registrar of a statutory auditor appointment or relevant change.
1Applicability depends on your facts
- Companies required to notify the Registrar of a statutory auditor appointment or relevant change.
- The relevant entity, activity, state, financial period and filing event must match the current statutory and portal conditions.
- Approval, registration or a favourable decision is made by the competent authority; TaxQue can prepare and assist with the process but cannot guarantee the outcome.
A Clear, Reviewable Process for ADT-1 Filing
A transparent process focused on verified information, reviewable drafts, authorised submission and clear follow-up.
| Service element | TaxQue process | What the client can verify |
|---|---|---|
| Scope clarity | Written list of included work, client inputs, government payments and exclusions | Engagement scope |
| Reviewable preparation | Draft and key assumptions are shared for factual confirmation before submission | Client review |
| Official evidence | Acknowledgement and payment proof are shared when generated by the portal | Filing record |
| Status follow-up | Queries and next steps are explained with the relevant deadline | Authority-controlled outcome |
ADT-1 Filing Service Scope
Preparation and filing support for ADT-1 Filing, subject to the agreed scope and the applicant’s eligibility.
Requirement and deadline review
Identify applicable rules, current forms and any notice-specific or event-based deadline.
Document-led preparation
Prepare from verified client data and flag items needing clarification or professional review.
Authorised filing support
Coordinate client approval, submission, acknowledgement and follow-up steps within the agreed scope.
Related MCA Compliance
Check this event against the company’s records and identify any related statutory filings, approvals or register updates under current MCA requirements.
| Compliance area | Action to consider | Record to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Related records | Check statutory registers, resolutions, accounts and prior filings affected by this event | Keep records consistent with the filed form |
| Other applicable filings | Identify linked event-based, annual, tax, labour or state filings where applicable | Separate scope and fees may apply |
| Evidence retention | Retain approvals, forms, challans and acknowledgements in the entity’s records | Maintain the official filing trail |
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about ADT-1 Filing
Form ADT-1 is the statutory electronic form under Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, filed by a company with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) to notify the appointment of its Statutory Auditor. Every Private Limited, Public Limited, and One Person Company must file Form ADT-1 after appointing an auditor.
Under Rule 4(2) of Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, Form ADT-1 must be filed within 15 days from the date of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the auditor is appointed (or within 15 days of board meeting for casual vacancy). Missing this 15-day window incurs compounding daily MCA late fees.
Under Section 139(1), a statutory auditor is appointed at the first AGM to hold office for a 5-consecutive-year term (from the conclusion of that AGM until the conclusion of the 6th AGM). The mandatory annual ratification requirement at subsequent AGMs was omitted by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017.
Under Section 141, only a practicing Chartered Accountant holding a valid Certificate of Practice (COP) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), or a CA Partnership Firm / LLP where the majority of partners are practicing CAs in India, is legally qualified to be appointed.
Your filing is handled by a practicing Company Secretary and Corporate Legal Specialist. We draft the Board Resolution, Notice of AGM, Ordinary Resolution, and verify the Auditor's Consent Letter (Form ADT-1 Annexure) and Eligibility Certificate under Section 141.
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