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DPT-3 Filing
Every company that has taken loans or deposits - even from its own directors - must file a DPT-3 return with the ROC each year. Miss it and per-day late fees start adding up. We classify your borrowings, get the auditor's certificate, and file on time.
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DPT-3 Filing Package Inclusions
- Preparation and e-filing of Form DPT-3 (return of deposits) with the ROC
- Classification of exempt vs non-exempt borrowings and deposits
- Auditor certificate coordination for DPT-3 certification
- Filing by 30th June every year with reminder support
- SRN acknowledgement shared on email and WhatsApp
Overview
What DPT-3 actually is
DPT-3 is the annual return of deposits a company files with the Registrar of Companies under the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules.
It is due every year by 30 June, covering the financial year that ended on 31 March.
It covers not just public deposits - loans from directors, shareholders, banks, and even certain advances all get reported.
Companies with no deposits at all still file a nil DPT-3. Filing nothing is not an option.
Benefits
Why founders file DPT-3 through us
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Correct classification, first time
Director loans, inter-corporate deposits, security deposits from customers - each goes in a different bucket. Misclassification is the most common DPT-3 mistake we see.
Auditor certificate arranged
The form needs a certificate from your statutory auditor. We coordinate with them so you are not chasing signatures in the last week of June.
Late filings rescued
Missed a previous year? We file the backlog and compute the additional fee honestly before you commit.
Part of your annual calendar
If you use us for your ROC annual filings, DPT-3 sits in the same calendar - you never have to remember it yourself.
Documents
Documents required for DPT-3 filing
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Borrowing and deposit figures
Verified against MCA requirements
Filing support documents
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
DPT-3 filing process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Close the books for 31 March
DPT-3 reports the position of deposits and exempted borrowings as on 31 March each year — even if the company accepted no deposits at all.
Classify every borrowing correctly
The critical step: separating true deposits from exempted categories like bank loans and director loans. Wrong classification is the most common error.
Get the auditor's certification
The statutory auditor certifies that the figures in the return agree with the audited financial statements.
Prepare Form DPT-3
We prepare the e-form with the certified figures, net worth, and borrowing breakup.
File by 30 June every year
The annual DPT-3 is due on 30 June. Late filing attracts additional fees that escalate with delay.
Keep the acknowledgement on record
The approved SRN goes into the statutory file — ROC officers ask for it during inspections.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
We read the ledger, not just the form
Anyone can fill a form. The value is in knowing which of your borrowings the ROC counts as deposits - that is where we e...
Deadline discipline
30 June is fixed. We start the DPT-3 process in April, alongside your audit, so the certificate is never a last-minute s...
Straight talk on late fees
Late filing attracts per-day additional fees with no cap. If you are already late, we tell you the exact exposure before...
We read the ledger, not just the form: Anyone can fill a form. The value is in knowing which of your borrowings the ROC counts as deposits - that is where we earn the fee.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. A nil return is required. The MCA expects the form from every company except government companies.
Yes, it is reported as an exempted deposit - provided the director has given the required declaration that the money is not borrowed. Without that declaration, the treatment changes.
30 June every year, for the financial year ended 31 March. There is no standard extension - plan for June, not after.
Additional fees accrue per day of delay, and the ROC can treat continued default seriously. File the backlog as soon as possible - the meter does not stop on its own.
Your statutory auditor. If you don't have one engaged or they are unresponsive, talk to us - we coordinate this as part of the filing.
Yes, as exempted deposits. Practically every borrowing your company has appears somewhere in this form.
You can, but the classification of deposits vs exempted deposits trips up most first-timers. Getting it wrong means a defective filing and a correction cycle.
No. DPT-3 is under the Companies Act for all companies. NBFCs have separate RBI deposit regulations on top.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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