FORM ADT-1 · PRIVATE LIMITED

Auditor Appointment Filing for Private Limited Companies (ADT-1)

Every Private Limited Company must appoint a statutory auditor and intimate the Registrar of Companies through Form ADT-1. This filing happens at first appointment, on reappointment after the 5-year term, and on every change of auditor — a routine but absolutely critical compliance.

  • Covered under our Unlimited Annual Plan — ₹15,000/year
  • One request at a time, 3 working day turnaround
  • Government fees billed at actuals separately
About This Filing

What is ADT-1?

ADT-1 is the form for intimating the appointment of an auditor under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013. It must be filed within 15 days of the AGM at which the auditor is appointed (or within 15 days of the board meeting in case of first auditor). The filing is supported by the auditor's written consent, eligibility certificate under Section 141(3), and the board / shareholder resolution.

Quick Reference

Form: ADT-1

Applicable to: Private Limited Companies

Filed with: Registrar of Companies (MCA)

Our turnaround: 3 working days

Why It Matters

Compliance Importance & Consequences

  • Mandatory under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 — within 15 days of appointment
  • Without ADT-1, the auditor's appointment is not formally recognised by ROC
  • First auditor must be appointed within 30 days of incorporation
  • Failure leads to penalties on both the company and the auditor
Statutory Timeline
EventTimeline
First auditor appointmentWithin 30 days of incorporation
ADT-1Within 15 days of AGM / appointment
Reappointment ADT-1Every 5 years
The Real Cost of Per-Form Pricing

Why Pay for Single Forms When You Can File Unlimited?

ADT-1 is simple but mandatory every 5 years (and every time there's a change). Per-filing quotes of ₹1,500–₹3,000 feel small but recur. Combined with annual filing in the same season, you end up paying multiple invoices just to keep one company compliant. Unlimited plan rolls them into one fee.

Pay-Per-Filing Approach

One ADT-1, One Invoice

₹1,500 – ₹3,000Per-filing quote (one ADT-1)
  • Pay separately every time you need this filing
  • Fresh quote, fresh negotiation, fresh wait every event
  • No coverage for any other ROC filing
  • No GST monthly returns included
  • Costs add up across the year — almost always more

Suitable only if ADT-1 is the only filing your company will need this entire year.

Unlimited Annual Plan ★

Everything Covered. One Fixed Fee.

₹15,000per year, per CIN — one fixed fee
  • ADT-1 — file as often as needed all year
  • 11 other ROC filings also covered (annual filing, director changes, share allotment, capital increase, KYC and more)
  • GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B filed every single month
  • Standard 3 working day turnaround on every request
  • Single point of contact, predictable cost, zero surprises
Subscribe Unlimited Plan
Our Process

How We Handle Your Auditor Appointment Filing

1
Raise Request

Subscribed members raise the ADT-1 request through their dashboard or email.

2
Share Documents

We share a checklist. You upload the documents. Our team reviews within 24 hours.

3
Drafting & Filing

Resolutions are drafted, the form is prepared and submitted to MCA / GST portal.

4
Acknowledgement

SRN / acknowledgement shared with you. Records updated. Standard 3 working day TAT.

Stop paying invoice-by-invoice. Subscribe once, file all year.

The Unlimited Annual Plan covers ADT-1 and 13 other key compliances every Private Limited Company needs — under one fixed annual fee. No per-filing quotes, no surprise invoices, no missed deadlines.

₹15,000

per year · per CIN
14 services · unlimited filings

Other Compliances

Also Covered Under the Unlimited Plan

All listed services are included in the ₹15,000/year Unlimited Annual Plan. See full pricing →

Frequently Asked Questions

Auditor Appointment Filing — Common Questions

Is ADT-1 covered under the ₹15,000 Unlimited Plan?

Yes. ADT-1 is one of the 14 services included. You can raise as many ADT-1 requests as you genuinely need throughout the year, one request at a time.

Are government fees included in the plan?

No. Government filing fees, stamp duty and certification charges are billed separately at actuals. The ₹15,000 covers the professional filing service only.

What documents will you need from me?

A checklist is shared the moment you raise the request. Documents typically include resolutions, KYC of relevant persons and supporting evidence specific to ADT-1.

What is the standard turnaround?

Three working days from receipt of complete documents and required approvals. Saturdays and Sundays are non-working days.

Can I subscribe just for ADT-1?

The unlimited plan is structured as a bundle. We've found that companies needing one filing almost always need others within 12 months — and the bundle works out cheaper for nearly every Private Limited Company.

How do I see complete pricing?

Visit our pricing page for the full breakdown of what's included, what's excluded, and applicable terms.

Need help with Auditor Appointment Filing?

Subscribe to the Unlimited Annual Plan and get ADT-1 along with 13 other key compliances handled all year — under one fixed fee.