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ADT-1: Auditor Appointment Filing
Due: Within 15 days of the AGM (or of the board appointment of the first auditor).
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Due date
Within 15 days of the AGM (or of the board appointment of the first auditor).
Due dates are frequently extended by notification or circular. Verify on the official portal before relying on them. Section references are to the Income-tax Act, 1961 (up to FY 2025-26); the Income-tax Act, 2025 re-numbers provisions from tax year 2026-27.
What is it?
Form ADT-1 intimates the ROC about auditor appointment.
Who must comply
Companies.
Penalty / consequence of delay
Additional fees for delay.
How to comply
- Obtain auditor consent
- File ADT-1 on MCA portal
Tips to stay compliant
- Add the due date to your calendar a week early and keep documents ready.
- Reconcile books with portal data before filing; fix differences first.
- Keep acknowledgements, challans and working papers for at least the statutory retention period.
- Watch for CBDT / CBIC / MCA notifications: extensions and relaxations are common, but never assume one.
Need help?
GstMan can handle this compliance for you with reminders and filing. Contact us or message on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
When is ADT-1 due?
Within 15 days of the appointment or AGM.