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Form DPT-3 Return Filing
Every company in India (except government entities) must file Form DPT-3 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) by June 30th each year. This return includes details of deposits, outstanding loans, and other funds received that are not classified as deposits as of March 31st of that year. DPT-3 Filing ensures transparency and compliance with financial regulations.
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DPT-3 Filing
What is Form DPT-3?
To safeguard creditors and depositors, the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 were amended in 2019, making it mandatory for companies to report certain financial transactions.
Under this amendment, Form DPT-3 is required to be filed annually by all eligible companies. It serves as a declaration of:
- Deposits received
- Loans outstanding
- Other receipts not classified as deposits
This return must be verified by the company’s auditor before submission.
When is DPT-3 Filing Required?
Form DPT-3 must be filed annually if a company has received:
✔ Deposits from members or directors
✔ Loans from third parties
✔ Advances for goods or services (secured or unsecured)
Who Needs to File Form DPT-3?
The following types of companies must file Form DPT-3:
✔ Private Limited Companies
✔ Public Limited Companies
✔ One Person Companies (OPC)
✔ Small and Non-Small Companies
Additionally, if a company has received a loan from the following entities, Form DPT-3 must be filed:
🔹 Holding Company – Loan received from a company with a controlling stake.
🔹 Subsidiary Company – Loan from a company controlled by the borrower.
🔹 Associate Company – Loan from a company with significant influence over the borrower.
Companies Exempted from DPT-3 Filing
Certain companies do not have to file Form DPT-3, including:
🏛 Government Companies – Entities fully owned and controlled by the government.
🏦 Banking Companies – Regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
💳 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) – Registered under RBI regulations.
🏠 Housing Finance Companies – Registered with the National Housing Bank (NHB).
📜 Other Notified Companies – As specified by the MCA under special provisions.
📄 Documents Required for DPT-3 Filing
📌 Mandatory Documents:
🔹 Auditor’s Certificate – Verifies the accuracy of the form.
📌 Additional Documents (if applicable):
🔹 Trust Deed – If a company has created a trust for deposits.
🔹 Instrument Creating Charge – If a security interest exists on any asset.
🔹 Details of Liquid Assets – Proof of liquid holdings.
🔹 List of Depositors – If required by MCA.
💰 Filing Fees for Form DPT-3
The filing fee is determined based on the company’s nominal capital as per the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules.
⚠ Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to file Form DPT-3 can result in strict penalties under Rules 16 & 16A of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014.
📌 Penalties for Non-Filing:
- Company Fine: ₹5,000
- Officer Fine: ₹5,000 (per officer)
- Continuing Default: Additional ₹500 per day
Avoid unnecessary fines by filing on time!
📜 Step-by-Step Guide to Filing DPT-3
- Login to the MCA Portal
- Access the DPT-3 Web Form
- Fill Out the Required Details
- Submit & Generate SRN
- Attach DSC & Pay the Fee
- Receive MCA Acknowledgment
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FAQs
1. What is Form DPT-3?
Form DPT-3 is an annual return that companies (except government entities) must file with the MCA to report deposits, outstanding loans, and other non-deposit receipts as of March 31st each year.
2. Who is required to file Form DPT-3?
All Private Limited Companies, Public Limited Companies, One Person Companies (OPC), and Small/Non-Small Companies must file Form DPT-3 if they have received deposits, loans, or advances.
3. Which companies are exempt from filing Form DPT-3?
Government companies, banking companies, NBFCs, housing finance companies, and other notified entities are exempt from filing Form DPT-3.
4. What is the due date for Form DPT-3 filing?
The filing deadline is June 30th of every year for the financial year ending on March 31st.
5. What transactions need to be reported in Form DPT-3?
Companies must report:
- Deposits from members or directors
- Loans from third parties
- Advances received for goods or services
- Secured and unsecured debts
- External borrowings
6. What transactions are not considered deposits for DPT-3?
- Share capital received from shareholders
- Debentures issued
- Advances for orders
- Loans from banks and financial institutions
- Inter-company loans
- Employee security deposits
7. What are the penalties for non-compliance?
- Fine of ₹5,000 for the company
- Fine of ₹5,000 per officer in default
- Additional fine of ₹500 per day for continuing default
8. How can Form DPT-3 be filed?
It must be filed online through the MCA portal by logging in, accessing the DPT-3 web form, filling in details, attaching required documents, and submitting it with the prescribed fees.