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Should Interest on Borrowings Be Reported in DPT-3?

Company Law : Learn whether principal, accrued interest, and unpaid interest should be included in Form DPT-3 and how to report them correctly u...

June 30, 2026 564 Views 0 comment Print

Form DPT-3 Filing Mandatory Even for Director’s Loan: Purpose, Applicability, Due Date & FAQs

Company Law : Companies having loans, customer advances or deposits as on 31 March must file Form DPT-3 by 30 June, including exempted transacti...

June 30, 2026 612 Views 0 comment Print

DPT-3 Filing: 11 Deposit Classification Mistakes Companies Must Avoid

Company Law : The article explains the most common DPT-3 classification errors that can expose companies and directors to penalties under the Co...

June 25, 2026 1926 Views 0 comment Print

Complete Guide to prepare and file Form DPT-3

Company Law : Form DPT-3 is an annual MCA compliance requirement for reporting deposits and specified non-deposit receipts. The article explains...

June 25, 2026 1086 Views 0 comment Print

FAQ on filing DPT-3 under Companies Act, 2013 and its rules

Company Law : This guide explains why companies must file Form DPT-3 not only for deposits but also for outstanding transactions excluded from t...

June 19, 2026 2769 Views 0 comment Print


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Issues in filing of return in Form DPT-3 for financial year ending 31.03.2024

Company Law : Discover the challenges faced by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in filing Form DPT-3 for FY 2023-24. Learn about te...

June 28, 2024 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Request for extension of due dates of Form CFSS-2020 & DPT-3

Corporate Law : Considering that the Country is still under recovery phase and Corporates are finding it difficult to work with full capacity, we ...

June 26, 2021 30225 Views 4 comments Print

Form DPT 3: ICSI seek clarification on Audit Requirement, Nil Return, Amount to Include

Company Law : ICSI has made a representation to Minister of Corporate Affairs and requested to clarify – 1. w.r.t requirement of the Audit...

June 27, 2019 76401 Views 5 comments Print

Clarification on Auditor’s Certificate on Return of Deposits (DPT-3)

Company Law : The Auditor’s Certificate is mandatory only in case of return of deposits. For filing particulars of transactions not considered...

June 25, 2019 44037 Views 2 comments Print


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Incorrect DPT-3 Filing on ₹48.96 Crore OCDs Attracts ₹1.26 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : ROC Hyderabad imposed Section 450 penalties for incorrect particulars in e-Form DPT-3 and directed rectification and payment withi...

July 15, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Incorrect DPT-3 Filing on ₹48.96 Crore OCDs Leads to ₹1.50 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : ROC Hyderabad imposed penalties under Section 450 for incorrect particulars in e-Form DPT-3 and directed rectification and payment...

July 15, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Incorrect DPT-3 Filing for ₹48.96 Crore OCDs Attracts ₹1.22 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : ROC Hyderabad imposed penalties under Section 450 for filing e-Form DPT-3 with incorrect particulars and directed rectification wi...

July 15, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 17202 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Extends Due Date for Form DPT-3 Filing by 1 Month

Company Law : Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an extension in the due date for filing Form DPT-3, allowing companies to file w...

June 21, 2023 34305 Views 0 comment Print


FAQs on ROC form DPT 3

January 6, 2020 88653 Views 1 comment Print

DPT 3 Form Filing, Frequently asked questions on ROC form DPT 3, the due date of Form DPT 3 and all you need to know about it Q 1. What is form DPT 3? Ans: DPT-3 is a return of Deposits or particulars of transaction not considered as deposit or both which is to be filed […]

DPT-3 Applicability & Implications on Private Companies

September 10, 2019 19911 Views 0 comment Print

e-form DPT-3 applicability and implications The Ministry of Corporate Affair vide its notification dated January 22, 2019 had directed Every Company to file the e-Form DPT-3, except the following: Government Company; Non-banking and finance company; and Banking Company Before January 22, 2019, only the company, who accepted the Deposits were required to file a return of deposit […]

Form DPT 3: ICSI seek clarification on Audit Requirement, Nil Return, Amount to Include

June 27, 2019 76401 Views 5 comments Print

ICSI has made a representation to Minister of Corporate Affairs and requested to clarify – 1. w.r.t requirement of the Audit of financials for the purpose of filing of Form DPT – 3, 2. In case of one-time DPT -3 return a. Whether the amount received before 1st April, 2014 is to be included if […]

Illustrative Auditor’s Certificate on Return of Deposits (DPT 3)

June 25, 2019 32100 Views 0 comment Print

Illustrative Auditor’s Certificate on Return of Deposits as at [state the year end] pursuant to Rule 16 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, as amended

Clarification on Auditor’s Certificate on Return of Deposits (DPT-3)

June 25, 2019 44037 Views 2 comments Print

The Auditor’s Certificate is mandatory only in case of return of deposits. For filing particulars of transactions not considered as deposits information contained therein as on 31st March of that year need not be from the duly audited Financial Statement.

Extend Due date of Filing ROC Form DPT 3

June 24, 2019 150081 Views 17 comments Print

There is sufficient cause and need for the extension of filing of Form DPT 3 and unified reporting of other matters with a due date deadline congruent with the Annual Forms filing and nascent penalty provisions for small companies to foster friendly regime.

Request for extension of due date of DPT-3 for exempt deposits not justified: MCA

June 24, 2019 73503 Views 0 comment Print

Auditor Certificate is mandatory only in case of return of deposits. Same is also mentioned In Instruction Kit given with e-Form DPT-3. So revision of time line for filing particulars of exempted deposit (receipt of money or loan which are not considered as deposit) is not justified.

DPT-3 (One Time Return & Annual Return)- FAQs

June 23, 2019 219474 Views 13 comments Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affair vide its notification dated January 22, 2019 had directed to all the Company, except government company, to file: – a one-time return in e-Form DPT-3, by furnishing the details of all outstanding receipt of money or loan taken from April 01, 2014 to March 31, 2019, which is not considered […]

Form DPT-3 and the related Compliances

June 22, 2019 11127 Views 2 comments Print

MCA vide its general circular 05/2019 dated 12th April, 2019, clarified that now Companies are required to file data with regard to exempted deposits up to 31st March, 2019 (as opposed to the publication of earlier notification date i.e 22nd January, 2019). Now, Companies are required to file data of exempted deposits for the period of 01st April, […]

23 FAQ’s on DPT-3 Form Filing- Answered in ICSI Webinar

June 22, 2019 226326 Views 13 comments Print

1. Filing of DPT-3: DPT-3 has to be filed in two ways: (i) One-time return- 01.04.2014 to  31.03.2019 (Amount received and outstanding) (ii) Annual Return- 01.04.2018 to 31.03.2019 (Amount outstanding)

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