ADT-3 · PRIVATE LIMITED

Auditor Resignation Filing for Private Limited Companies (ADT-3)

When your statutory auditor resigns before completing their term, the resignation must be filed with the Registrar of Companies through Form ADT-3. This filing is the auditor's responsibility — but the company has to coordinate the documentation, accept the resignation in a board meeting, and immediately appoint a replacement.

  • 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-3?

ADT-3 is the prescribed form filed by an auditor with the MCA when they resign before completing their statutory term. It must be filed by the auditor within 30 days of resignation, supported by the resignation letter and the reasons for resignation. The company, in parallel, must call a board meeting to take note of the resignation, appoint a casual auditor, and intimate ROC of the new appointment through Form ADT-1 within prescribed timelines.

Quick Reference

Form / Scope: ADT-3

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 140(2) of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Filed by the auditor within 30 days of resignation
  • Casual vacancy must be filled by board within 30 days
  • Subject to ratification by shareholders within 3 months — failing which the auditor's appointment lapses
Statutory Timeline
EventTimeline
ADT-3 (by auditor)Within 30 days of resignation
Filling casual vacancyWithin 30 days by board
ADT-1 (new auditor appointment)Within 15 days of appointment
Shareholder ratificationWithin 3 months (EGM)
The Real Cost of Per-Form Pricing

Why Pay for Single Forms When You Can File Unlimited?

Auditor resignations almost never come alone — they trigger a chain of compliance: ADT-3 filing, casual vacancy resolution, ADT-1 for the new auditor, and an EGM for ratification. Per-filing quotes for the full chain typically run ₹6,000–₹12,000. Under the unlimited plan, every step is included.

Pay-Per-Filing Approach

One ADT-3, One Invoice

₹6,000 – ₹12,000Per-filing quote (resignation chain)
  • 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-3 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-3 — file as often as needed all year
  • 14+ other routine compliances also covered (annual filing, director changes, share allotment, capital increase, KYC, AGM 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
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Our Process

How We Handle Your Auditor Resignation Filing

1
Raise Request

Subscribed members raise the ADT-3 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-3 and 14+ 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
17 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 Resignation Filing — Common Questions

Is ADT-3 covered under the ₹15,000 Unlimited Plan?

Yes. ADT-3 is one of the routine compliances included in the plan. You can raise as many 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-3.

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-3?

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.

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