Form ADT-1 Statutory Auditor Appointment Filing
Notify MCA of your statutory auditor appointment within the mandatory statutory window. SNB Consultancy handles end-to-end Form ADT-1 drafting, auditor consent letter verification, board/AGM resolution preparation, and ROC portal submission under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Under Section 139(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, every newly incorporated or existing company must formally appoint a Chartered Accountant / audit firm as its Statutory Auditor. The company is required to notify the Registrar of Companies (ROC) by filing Form ADT-1 within 15 days of the first Board meeting (for first auditor) or Annual General Meeting (AGM for subsequent auditor).
Our Form ADT-1 Services Include:
- First Auditor appointment filing (Form ADT-1 within 30 days of company incorporation date)
- Subsequent Auditor appointment / reappointment filing for 5-year statutory tenure at AGM
- Obtaining & verifying Auditor Written Consent Letter & Eligibility Certificate (Section 141)
- Drafting Board Resolutions, EGM/AGM Notices, & Ordinary Resolutions
- Online e-filing on V3 MCA portal with Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) attachment
Statutory Rules & Deadlines for ADT-1 Filing
Timely filing of Form ADT-1 is essential to maintain company active status and avoid escalating ROC late fees:
ADT-1 Statutory Filing Timeline
| Auditor Appointment Stage | Statutory Meeting & Approval | Mandatory ADT-1 Filing Window |
|---|---|---|
| First Auditor Appointment | Board Meeting within 30 days of incorporation date | Within 15 days of Board Meeting date |
| Subsequent Auditor (5-Year Term) | Annual General Meeting (AGM) Ordinary Resolution | Within 15 days of AGM date |
| Casual Vacancy Appointment | Board Meeting within 30 days of vacancy creation | Within 15 days of Board Meeting date |
Documents Required for ADT-1 Application
- Auditor Eligibility & Consent Letter: Written consent from Chartered Accountant / Audit Firm under Sec 141.
- Board / AGM Resolution: Certified true copy of resolution passed for auditor appointment.
- Intimation Letter to Auditor: Copy of formal intimation letter issued by company to appointed auditor.
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