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A company uses form ADT-1 to inform the Registrar of Companies (ROC) about the appointment of its Auditor each year in a prescribed manner. When a company appoints an auditor, it is mandatory to inform the ROC about the appointment as per section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. It is to be filed within 15 days of its annual general meeting or first board meeting.
Form ADT-1 is an intimation filed by every company with the registrar of companies at the MCA portal about the appointment of the Auditor of the company. Under section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, all companies must file this form within 15 days of the annual general meeting where the new Auditor is appointed. It is required to be filed every year with ROC as a notice of appointment of the Auditor after the annual general meeting.
ADT-1 Form is required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies within 15 days of the Annual General Meeting in which the Auditor was appointed or reappointed. For example, if the company's AGM was held on 30th September 2021, the company must file the Form ADT-1 on the MCA portal by 14th October 2021.
Form ADT-1 must be filed within 15 days from the company's first board meeting in case of new incorporation of a company. The first board meeting is required to be conducted within 30 days of incorporation in which the board of directors appoints the Auditor of the company.
The fees of filing Form ADT-1 with the registrar of companies are as follows:
| 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 |
Failure to file Form ADT-1 on time or late filing will lead to a penalty which are as follows:
| 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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Yes, filing Form ADT-1 for the appointment of the first auditor is recommended and is a good practice.
ADT-1 is an intimation form which is used to inform the registrar of companies about the appointment of its auditor every year.
Form ADT-1 needs to be filed by every company within 15 days from the date of annual general meeting or first board meeting.
Yes, it is mandatory for One Person Company to file Form ADT-1 every year.
It is the company’s responsibility to file Form ADT-1, not the auditor.
Yes. As per section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, it is mandatory for every company to inform the ROC about the appointment of its auditor in ADT-1 Form.
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