🧾 ROC Auditor Filing Support

Auditor Appointment Service in India

Appoint your company auditor correctly with consent documentation, eligibility checks, board/shareholder records, ADT-1 filing support and a clean ROC compliance trail.

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✅ Consent & certificate support
📋 Board resolution guidance
🏛️ MCA filing assistance
Auditor Appointment Help

File Auditor Appointment Without Dummy Forms or Confusion.

Share your company details and our compliance team will guide you on the correct auditor appointment route, documents, ADT-1 filing and ROC record maintenance.

What we check before filing

Auditor appointment is simple only when the appointment type, dates and documents are correct. We help you prepare the filing trail properly before submission.

Whether it is first auditor, regular appointment, reappointment, resignation or casual vacancy.
Consent letter, eligibility certificate and auditor details before ROC filing.
Board resolution, shareholder approval and minutes wording where required.
ADT-1 filing details, SRN record and post-filing compliance checklist.

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    Why it matters

    Auditor Appointment Is Not Just a Formality.

    Wrong auditor appointment records can affect annual filing, audit report signing, due diligence, bank work and future ROC compliance. A clean appointment trail avoids unnecessary resubmission and penalty exposure.

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    Correct ADT-1 Filing

    Prepare and file auditor appointment intimation with correct auditor, tenure and appointment details.

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    Auditor Consent

    Collect consent and eligibility certificate before appointment records are finalised.

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    Board Records

    Maintain board resolution, minutes and appointment documents for future audit and ROC review.

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    ROC Compliance

    Keep the MCA master data and compliance record aligned with statutory auditor details.

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    Avoid Late Issues

    Missed or delayed auditor filing can create problems during annual returns and financial statement filing.

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    Due Diligence Ready

    Clean auditor records help during loans, investors, tenders, M&A, vendor onboarding and legal checks.

    Documents Required

    Auditor Appointment Document Checklist.

    The exact list depends on the appointment type. These are the common documents and details needed before filing.

    Company Details

    • CIN and company master data
    • Board meeting date
    • Appointment type and tenure
    • DSC of authorised director
    • MCA login access where needed

    Auditor Details

    • Auditor / firm name
    • Membership or FRN details
    • PAN and address
    • Email and contact details
    • Consent and eligibility certificate

    Board Records

    • Board resolution
    • Shareholder approval where applicable
    • Minutes extract
    • Appointment letter
    • Previous auditor details if changed
    Process

    How CompanyJi Handles Auditor Appointment.

    A checklist-first process keeps your filing clean and avoids mismatches in annual compliance.

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    Case Review

    We identify the appointment type and filing timeline.

    02

    Document List

    We collect auditor, company and board information.

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    Drafting

    We prepare appointment records and supporting documents.

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    ADT-1 Filing

    We assist with ROC filing and SRN generation.

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    Record Pack

    You receive the filed form and compliance checklist.

    Everything you need to know

    Auditor Appointment FAQs

    Answers are grouped by appointment basics, documents, ADT-1, timelines, changes and compliance mistakes.

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    Basics

    5 practical answers.

    What is auditor appointment?+

    Auditor appointment is the formal appointment of a statutory auditor to audit company accounts and sign audit reports. It is supported by consent, eligibility documents, resolutions and ROC filing where applicable.

    Who can be appointed as statutory auditor?+

    A practicing Chartered Accountant or eligible CA firm can be appointed, subject to independence, disqualification and eligibility conditions.

    Is auditor appointment compulsory for private limited companies?+

    Yes. A company generally needs a statutory auditor for audit and annual compliance, even if business turnover is low.

    Is auditor appointment needed for a new company?+

    Yes. A new company must appoint its first auditor within the statutory timeline after incorporation.

    Is auditor appointment same as tax audit appointment?+

    No. Statutory auditor appointment under company law is different from tax audit engagement under income-tax law, though the same CA may sometimes handle both if eligible.

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    Documents

    5 practical answers.

    What documents are required for auditor appointment?+

    Common documents include auditor consent, eligibility certificate, board resolution, company CIN, auditor details, appointment letter and DSC of authorised director.

    Is auditor consent letter required?+

    Yes. Consent confirms the auditor is willing to accept the appointment and is usually kept as a key supporting document.

    What is auditor eligibility certificate?+

    It is a declaration from the auditor confirming eligibility and non-disqualification for appointment under applicable law.

    Is board resolution required?+

    Yes. Board resolution or relevant approval record is required depending on the type of appointment and company situation.

    Do we need previous auditor details?+

    Yes, if there is a resignation, removal, casual vacancy or change of auditor, previous auditor details and documents may be needed.

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    ADT-1

    5 practical answers.

    What is Form ADT-1?+

    ADT-1 is the ROC form used for intimating appointment of auditor to the Registrar of Companies.

    Is ADT-1 mandatory for every auditor appointment?+

    ADT-1 is generally filed for auditor appointment, but the exact requirement depends on the appointment type and applicable company law position.

    Who signs ADT-1?+

    ADT-1 is digitally signed by an authorised director or authorised signatory and certified where applicable.

    What details are entered in ADT-1?+

    Details include company information, auditor details, appointment date, tenure, AGM details where applicable and supporting attachments.

    What is SRN in ADT-1 filing?+

    SRN is the Service Request Number generated after MCA filing. It should be saved with compliance records.

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    Timeline

    5 practical answers.

    When should first auditor be appointed?+

    The first auditor should be appointed within the prescribed period after incorporation. The route may differ if the board misses the timeline.

    When is regular auditor appointed?+

    Regular auditor appointment is usually linked to the AGM cycle and tenure provisions.

    Can auditor appointment be filed late?+

    Late filing may be possible with additional fees, but delay should be regularised quickly to avoid annual compliance problems.

    How long does ADT-1 filing take?+

    If documents are ready, preparation and filing can often be completed quickly, subject to MCA portal functioning and document verification.

    Does auditor appointment happen every year?+

    Not always. Auditor tenure rules may allow appointment for multiple years, but eligibility and records should be reviewed annually.

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    Change

    5 practical answers.

    Can a company change its auditor?+

    Yes. Auditor change is possible, but the process depends on resignation, removal, expiry of term or casual vacancy.

    What happens if auditor resigns?+

    The company must review the resignation, fill the vacancy through the applicable approval route and maintain proper ROC records.

    What is casual vacancy of auditor?+

    Casual vacancy occurs when the auditor position becomes vacant before the normal expiry of tenure, such as resignation or other reasons.

    Can auditor be removed before term ends?+

    Removal before expiry involves a more careful statutory process and should be handled with professional guidance.

    Is shareholder approval needed for auditor change?+

    In many cases shareholder approval is relevant. The exact approval depends on whether it is first auditor, casual vacancy, regular appointment or removal.

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    Mistakes

    5 practical answers.

    What is the biggest mistake in auditor appointment?+

    The biggest mistake is filing ADT-1 without proper consent, eligibility certificate or matching board/shareholder records.

    Can wrong auditor tenure create problems?+

    Yes. Wrong tenure can create mismatch in future filings and annual compliance records.

    Can auditor appointment affect AOC-4 filing?+

    Yes. Financial statements require auditor report, so auditor appointment records should be clean before annual filing.

    Can MCA resubmission happen in ADT-1?+

    Yes. Resubmission may happen if information or attachments are incomplete, unclear or inconsistent.

    Should companies appoint auditor without checking eligibility?+

    No. Eligibility and independence should be checked before appointment to avoid compliance defects later.

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    Company Types

    5 practical answers.

    Does OPC need auditor appointment?+

    Yes. OPC is a company and generally requires statutory audit and auditor appointment compliance.

    Does private limited company need auditor?+

    Yes. Private limited companies generally need statutory auditor appointment and annual audit compliance.

    Does public company have stricter auditor rules?+

    Public companies may have stricter governance, rotation and audit committee-related requirements depending on category and size.

    Does Section 8 company need auditor?+

    Yes. Section 8 companies also require audit and auditor appointment compliance as companies.

    Does LLP file ADT-1?+

    No. ADT-1 is a company form. LLP audit requirements follow LLP compliance rules and forms, not ADT-1.

    CompanyJi

    5 practical answers.

    Can CompanyJi help with auditor appointment?+

    Yes. CompanyJi helps with documentation, consent collection, resolution drafting, ADT-1 filing support and post-filing record checklist.

    Can you help if appointment is delayed?+

    Yes. We can review the delay, available records and filing route, then suggest the safest regularisation approach.

    Can you coordinate with our existing CA?+

    Yes. We can coordinate with your auditor or CA for consent, eligibility details and filing information.

    Can you handle annual compliance also?+

    Yes. CompanyJi can support AOC-4, MGT-7, board documentation, accounting coordination and annual ROC compliance.

    What should I share to start?+

    Share company name/CIN, incorporation date, current auditor status, appointment date if already decided and MCA login/DSC availability.

    Appoint your auditor with clean ROC records.

    Avoid mismatches during annual filing. Get consent, resolution, ADT-1 and record maintenance handled with a checklist-first process.