ADT-1 Auditor Appointment

Need to file Form ADT-1 for auditor appointment in India? Nainit Savla & Associates provides prompt ADT-1 filing services for statutory auditor appointment, reappointment, first appointment by board, and casual vacancy appointments — ensuring the ROC is informed within 15 days of the AGM and your company remains compliant under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Auditor Consent & Certificate Verification

Verifying that the proposed auditor has provided written consent and the certificate under Section 141 — confirming eligibility, independence, and compliance with the company audit limit before filing ADT-1.

Board Resolution for Auditor Recommendation

Preparing the board resolution recommending the auditor for appointment at the AGM — and the ordinary resolution passed at the AGM approving the appointment for the prescribed term.

ADT-1 Form Preparation & Filing

Accurate preparation and e-filing of Form ADT-1 on MCA21 V3 within 15 days of the AGM — with the auditor's written consent and eligibility certificate as mandatory attachments.

First Auditor & Casual Vacancy Appointments

Assistance with first auditor appointment by the Board within 30 days of incorporation (Section 139(6)) and auditor appointments in case of casual vacancy (resignation or death) under Section 139(8).

What is Form ADT-1 and When Must it be Filed?

Form ADT-1 is the intimation to the ROC of the appointment of a statutory auditor under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013. It must be filed by the company within 15 days of the AGM at which the auditor was appointed or reappointment ratified. For the first auditor appointed by the Board under Section 139(6), ADT-1 must be filed within 15 days of the Board meeting.

Failure to file ADT-1 within 15 days of the AGM attracts a penalty of Rs 300 per day of default (up to Rs 3 lakh) under Section 147(2). Non-filing also means the auditor appointment is not formally notified to the ROC, which can affect audit certification and future MCA filings.

Who Needs ADT-1 Auditor Appointment Filing Services?

All companies required to file ADT-1 within 15 days of the AGM for auditor appointment or reappointment
Newly incorporated companies appointing their first auditor within 30 days of incorporation via the Board
Companies where the existing auditor has resigned and a casual vacancy appointment must be reported
Companies subject to mandatory auditor rotation requiring advisory on rotation timing and ADT-1 filing
Companies that have missed the 15-day ADT-1 deadline and need belated filing with penalty payment

Why Choose Nainit Savla & Associates for ADT-1 Filing?

Nainit Savla & Associates tracks the ADT-1 filing obligation for every client company — ensuring the auditor's consent and certificate are obtained before the AGM, the appointment resolution is correctly drafted, and ADT-1 is filed within the 15-day window.

For companies with mandatory rotation requirements under Section 139(2), we advise proactively to ensure a smooth transition to the new auditor and a compliant ADT-1 filing.

Need to File ADT-1 for Your Company's Auditor Appointment?

First appointment, AGM reappointment, casual vacancy, or rotation — complete ADT-1 filing support within the 15-day deadline.

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