ADT-1: Notice of Appointment of Auditor
See the details a company gives the ROC in Form ADT-1 after appointing its statutory auditor.
What it is
Under Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013, a company appoints its statutory auditor at the annual general meeting, generally for a term of five years, and files a notice of the appointment with the Registrar in Form ADT-1 within 15 days of the meeting. The first auditor is appointed by the board within 30 days of incorporation. The notice gives the auditor's name, firm registration number, address, e-mail and PAN, the nature of appointment and the period. This page is informational.
When it is used
- Appointment of the first auditor after incorporation.
- Appointment or re-appointment at the AGM.
- Filling a casual vacancy in the office of auditor.
What the template covers
- Company name, CIN and registered office
- Date of the AGM or board meeting
- Auditor firm name, FRN, address, e-mail and PAN
- Nature of appointment
- Period of appointment
- Authorised director and date of filing
Details you will need
The generator asks for the following. Fields marked with an asterisk in the form are required; the rest can be left blank and filled in later in Word.
Company
Company Name; CIN; Registered Office
AGM
Date of AGM / Board Meeting at which appointed
Auditor
Auditor Firm Name; Firm Registration No. (FRN); Auditor Address; Auditor Email; Auditor Firm PAN
Appointment
Nature of Appointment; Appointment From FY; Appointment Up to FY
Authentication
Authorised Director; DIN; Date of Filing
Stamp duty, registration and filing
The company obtains the auditor's written consent and a certificate of eligibility under Section 141 before the appointment. Rotation of auditors applies to listed companies and specified classes of companies under Section 139(2). A casual vacancy caused by resignation is filled by the board within 30 days and approved by members within three months. Check the current requirements on mca.gov.in.
Generate the ADT-1 — Notice of Appointment of Auditor
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Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for filing ADT-1?
Within 15 days of the meeting at which the auditor was appointed.
For how long is an auditor appointed?
Generally for five years, from the conclusion of one AGM to the conclusion of the sixth AGM.
Who files ADT-1, the company or the auditor?
The company.
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