DPT-3 Filing for Companies
File your annual return of deposits and outstanding loans/receipts with clean ledger review, auditor coordination and MCA filing support. CompanyJi helps private companies, public companies, OPCs and Section 8 companies avoid rushed June-end compliance mistakes.
Check Your DPT-3 Applicability Before the Filing Window Closes.
Send your company details and we will confirm what needs to be reported, which documents are required and whether auditor certification is needed.
DPT-3 Readiness Panel
Use this checklist before starting the filing. DPT-3 mistakes usually happen when loan ledgers, advances and exempted receipts are not classified properly.
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DPT-3 Is Not Just for Companies Taking Public Deposits.
Many closely held companies assume DPT-3 applies only when they accept deposits from the public. In practice, the form may also involve reporting outstanding receipts of money, loans and non-deposit transactions. A careful balance-sheet review is the safest starting point.
Return of Deposits
Report deposit-related details and outstanding balances in the prescribed MCA form.
Loan Reporting
Review director loans, unsecured loans, inter-corporate loans and other outstanding receipts.
Auditor Coordination
Prepare data for auditor verification and certification where the filing requires it.
Annual Deadline Control
Plan the filing before 30 June instead of waiting for the last-week MCA rush.
ROC Record Hygiene
Keep your MCA filings aligned with books of accounts and statutory records.
Penalty Risk Reduction
Avoid avoidable additional fees, defects and resubmission issues from poor classification.
Documents Usually Needed for DPT-3 Filing.
Exact documents depend on the company and the nature of outstanding balances. CompanyJi first reviews the books and then prepares the filing pack.
Company Details
- CIN and company master data
- Financial year details
- Authorised signatory details
- Board authorisation, if required
- DSC of authorised person
Financial Records
- Balance sheet extracts
- Trial balance / ledgers
- Loan confirmations
- Deposit schedules
- Outstanding receipt details
Certification Support
- Auditor certificate, if applicable
- Professional certification inputs
- Deposit classification notes
- Supporting workings
- MCA challan and SRN record
How CompanyJi Handles DPT-3 Filing.
A clean workflow keeps the filing practical, documented and easy to verify later.
Applicability Check
We review whether DPT-3 filing is needed for your company based on outstanding balances.
Ledger Review
Loans, advances, deposits and exempted receipts are classified from books and records.
Document Pack
We prepare workings, supporting records and auditor certificate requirements if applicable.
MCA Filing
The e-form is prepared, certified where required and filed on MCA with DSC.
SRN Record
You receive challan/SRN record and a copy of the filing for compliance file.
DPT-3 Filing FAQs
Category-wise answers for founders, directors, accountants and compliance teams handling ROC deposit-return filing.
Basics
Understanding the purpose of Form DPT-3.
DPT-3 is an MCA e-form used to report return of deposits and certain particulars of outstanding money or loan received by a company.
No. DPT-3 may also involve reporting transactions that are not treated as deposits, such as certain outstanding loans and receipts.
Yes, DPT-3 is generally an annual filing for relevant companies, based on information as on 31 March.
DPT-3 is filed with the Registrar of Companies through the MCA portal.
It helps maintain transparency around company borrowings, deposits and outstanding receipts, and keeps ROC records aligned with financial statements.
Applicability
Who should check DPT-3 filing.
Yes, a private limited company should check DPT-3 applicability if it has deposits, loans or outstanding receipts that fall within reporting requirements.
An OPC should also check DPT-3 applicability if it has reportable outstanding loans or receipts.
Section 8 companies are companies under the Companies Act, so DPT-3 applicability should be reviewed where there are reportable balances.
Government companies are generally treated differently under the DPT-3 filing rule, so applicability must be checked based on the entity type.
Yes, if it has outstanding receipts or loans in its books, DPT-3 applicability should not be ignored merely because business activity is low.
Due Date
Timeline and reporting period.
The annual DPT-3 filing is generally due on or before 30 June every year for information as on 31 March.
It reports the company’s position and relevant outstanding balances as on 31 March of the financial year.
No. Start early because classification, auditor certificate and MCA portal issues can delay filing.
Late filing may be possible with additional fees and penalty exposure, depending on delay and MCA rules.
The historical one-time return was introduced for past outstanding receipts. Current routine compliance generally focuses on annual DPT-3 reporting.
Documents
Records needed for filing.
Balance sheet extracts, loan ledgers, deposit schedules, confirmations, auditor certificate if applicable, DSC and company details are usually required.
Yes, financial statement data and balance sheet schedules are important for verifying outstanding amounts.
They are helpful and may be requested to support classification and outstanding balance verification.
Yes, the form is filed electronically and requires digital signature by the authorised signatory.
Company records and authorisation should support the filing. Whether a specific resolution is needed depends on internal governance and filing practice.
Loans & Deposits
Classification questions.
Director loans may need reporting depending on facts and classification. They should be reviewed carefully before filing.
Unsecured loans are commonly reviewed for DPT-3 reporting, especially if outstanding at year-end.
Customer advances may require classification review under deposit rules, depending on purpose, ageing and terms.
Inter-corporate loans may need to be included in DPT-3 particulars if outstanding and reportable.
Yes. Wrong classification may create mismatch with books, audit records and ROC filings, and can invite questions later.
Audit
Auditor certificate and verification.
Auditor certificate may be required depending on the purpose and contents of the filing. CompanyJi checks this before final filing.
The figures should be reconciled with company books and verified through accounts/audit records before submission.
Using unsupported figures is risky. It is better to reconcile with the final or near-final accounts and auditor workings.
Yes, we can coordinate required details with your auditor or help prepare a clean working file for auditor review.
Start with provisional ledgers, but final filing should be based on properly reviewed figures to reduce mismatch risk.
Penalties
Late filing and mistakes.
Non-filing can lead to additional fees, penalty exposure and poor compliance record for the company and officers.
Yes, MCA additional fees may apply depending on the delay.
If a mistake is discovered, correction options should be reviewed based on MCA form status and professional advice.
Yes, ROC or auditors may examine inconsistencies between DPT-3, financial statements and other ROC filings.
Review ledgers early, classify balances properly and maintain supporting workings before filing the form.
CompanyJi
How our filing support works.
Yes. We can help with applicability check, ledger review, document preparation, auditor coordination and MCA filing.
Share company name, CIN, financial year, loan/deposit details, balance sheet extracts and whether audit is completed.
Yes, urgent filing support may be possible if ledgers, DSC and auditor documents are ready.
Yes, you receive filing acknowledgement, SRN/challan and a copy of records for your compliance file.
Yes. CompanyJi can also support AOC-4, MGT-7/MGT-7A, ADT-1, DIR-3 KYC, accounting, audit and tax filings.
Need DPT-3 filed without ledger confusion?
Share your company details and we will check applicability, documents and filing route before preparing the MCA form.