Form ADT‑1 Filing for First Auditor Appointment
- Prepare & review the board resolution appointing the first auditor.
- Populate all auditor details- name, membership, PAN, appointment period.
- Collate auditor’s consent, eligibility certificate, intimation copy.
- Upload ADT‑1 form via MCA portal, secure SRN, and acknowledgment.
- Track deadlines, follow up on filing status, and manage any ROC queries.
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What Is Form ADT‑1?
Form ADT‑1 is the prescribed intimation to the Registrar of Companies under Section 139(6) for notifying the first auditor appointment within 15 days of board resolution.
Who Must File?
- All newly incorporated companies within 15 days of appointing their first auditor at the inaugural board meeting.
- Existing companies reappointing auditors at the AGM must similarly file ADT‑1 within 15 days post‑meeting.
Key Deadlines
| Event | Timeline |
|---|---|
| First Auditor appointment | Within 30 days of incorporation |
| File ADT‑1 | Within 15 days of that board meeting |
| AGM Auditor ratification | Within 9 months of FY end |
| File ADT‑1 for reappointment | Within 15 days of AGM |
Auditor Details to Furnish
- Category: Individual or Firm
- CA Membership Number & PAN
- Full Address & Email
- Appointment Period (till first AGM)
- Date of Board Meeting & AGM
- Vacating Auditor’s Membership (if any)
Documents Required
- Board Resolution appointing the first/reappointed auditor.
- Auditor’s Written Consent to serve.
- Certificate of Eligibility under Section 141(3).
- Proof of Intimation sent to the auditor.
Penalties for Delay
| Delay (Days) | Penalty Multiplier |
|---|---|
| ≤ 30 | 2× normal filing fee |
| 31–60 | 4× normal filing fee |
| 61–90 | 6× normal filing fee |
| 91–180 | 10× normal filing fee |
| > 180 | 12× normal filing fee |
Filing Process
- Prepare Board Resolution & obtain auditor consents.
- Draft ADT‑1 with all auditor particulars.
- Upload the signed form on the MCA portal, attach documents.
- Pay prescribed ROC fees.
- Receive SRN and e‑Acknowledgement.
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