Audit Compliance · Panaji, Goa
Statutory auditor appointment in Goa under Section 139 — first auditor, subsequent auditor or casual vacancy — with consent, eligibility checks and Form ADT-1 filed within 15 days.
Overview
Every company must appoint a statutory auditor within strict timelines. The first auditor is appointed soon after incorporation, and subsequent auditors are appointed by members at the annual general meeting, each requiring consent, an eligibility certificate and a timely filing.
We confirm the auditor's eligibility under Section 141, obtain the consent and certificate, draft the resolutions and file Form ADT-1 so the appointment is properly on record. Where applicable, we also plan for auditor rotation.
What's covered
Eligibility, consent and ADT-1 filing for every case.
Get a fixed-fee quote →Board appointment within 30 days of incorporation.
Appointment by members at the AGM for the prescribed term.
Filling a vacancy arising from resignation or other cause.
Confirming the auditor qualifies under Section 141.
Obtaining the auditor's written consent and certificate.
Filing the appointment with the MCA within 15 days.
Our process
We confirm the auditor qualifies.
We obtain consent and the certificate.
We draft the board or member resolution.
We file the appointment with the MCA.
Frequently asked questions
The first auditor is appointed by the board of directors within 30 days of incorporation, and if the board fails to do so, by the members within 90 days. Subsequent auditors are appointed by the members at the annual general meeting.
A subsequent auditor is generally appointed at the annual general meeting to hold office for a term, commonly five years, until the conclusion of the relevant later annual general meeting, subject to the conditions in Section 139.
Form ADT-1 is the intimation of the auditor's appointment filed with the Registrar. It is generally filed within 15 days of the meeting in which the auditor is appointed.
A casual vacancy arises when an auditor's office becomes vacant before the term ends, for example due to resignation. It is filled by the board, and where the vacancy results from resignation, the appointment is also approved by the members within the prescribed time.
Yes. Before being appointed, the auditor must give written consent and a certificate confirming eligibility and that the appointment is within the limits laid down under the Act, as required by Section 139 and Section 141.
Section 141 sets out who can be appointed, generally a qualified chartered accountant or firm that is not disqualified by reasons such as certain business relationships, indebtedness or holding of securities in the company. We verify these before appointment.
Book a free consultation and share your company details. We confirm eligibility, obtain the consent and certificate, draft the resolution and file Form ADT-1 within the deadline, on a transparent fee.
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Book a free consultation with a qualified Chartered Accountant in Goa. We'll verify eligibility and file Form ADT-1 within the deadline so your appointment is on record — no obligation.