Appointment of Auditors | Form ADT-1

Appointment and registration of statutory auditors as per legal and regulatory requirements.
Preparation and filing of necessary forms with the Registrar of Companies or relevant authority

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Appointment of Auditor | Form ADT-1

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.

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Document Required to be filed with Form ADT-1

Copy of Company’s Board Resolution
Written Consent from the Auditor for appointment
Certificate from Auditor that he/she is not disqualified from being appointed as an Auditor u/s 141
Copy of Intimation given by the company to the Auditor

Fees of Filing Form ADT-1 on MCA Portal

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

Penalty on Late Filing of
Form ADT-1

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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Appointment of Auditor

Who appoints the auditor of a company?

The Board of Directors appoints the first auditor, and shareholders appoint auditors in the AGM for subsequent terms.

What is the tenure of an auditor?

An auditor can be appointed for a term of 5 years, subject to conditions under the Companies Act or applicable law.

Is filing with the ROC required after appointment?

Yes, companies must file Form ADT-1 (in India) or a similar form with the ROC after appointing an auditor.

Can an auditor be removed before the end of the term?

Yes, but it requires Board approval, shareholder resolution, and sometimes prior approval from the central government.

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