The appointment of a statutory auditor is a mandatory governance requirement under Indian company law. Under Section 139 of the Companies Act 2013, every company must appoint a statutory auditor and formally notify the Registrar of Companies (RoC) of that appointment through Form ADT-1.
Without proper ADT-1 filing, an auditor’s appointment is incomplete from a regulatory perspective — even if internal approvals have been obtained.
Form ADT-1 serves as the official statutory intimation to the MCA confirming:
ADT-1 filing requirements arise from:
These provisions impose strict timelines and documentation standards to ensure transparency and regulatory oversight of audit appointments.
The company bears sole responsibility for filing ADT-1 — the obligation does not rest with the auditor. Filing is mandatory for:
Adherence to timelines is critical to avoid regulatory penalties and compliance defaults.
Accuracy in documentation is essential to prevent rejection or re-filing.
Assessment of the auditor appointment structure, resolutions and statutory applicability.
Preparation and verification of resolutions, consent letters and eligibility certificates.
Accurate completion and submission of ADT-1 on the MCA portal with required attachments.
Tracking acknowledgement and confirming successful filing in MCA records.
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