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Annual Deposit Return (DPT-3)

File annual return of deposits with details of deposits, interest, and maturity. Annual Deposit Return (DPT-3) takes 3 steps over about 35 days and is filed with the ROC on DPT-3.

3 steps~35 days start to finishfiles DPT-3

Last updated: 10 August 2026

What if it’s filed late?

MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.

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What is the timeline for Annual Deposit Return (DPT-3)?

3 steps over about 35 days, filing DPT-3 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.

#StepForm filedDeadline
1Compile Deposit DataNonewithin 14 days
2Obtain Auditor CertificateNonewithin 7 days
3File DPT-3 with ROCDPT-3within 14 days

What are the steps, in order?

The 3 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.

1

Compile Deposit Data

Compile details of all deposits: outstanding amounts, interest paid, maturity dates.

within 14 days
2

Obtain Auditor Certificate

Statutory auditor certifies the DPT-3 return.

within 7 days
3

File DPT-3 with ROC

File annual return of deposits before June 30.

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Common questions

How long does Annual Deposit Return (DPT-3) take?

About 35 days across 3 steps. The first step is: Compile Deposit Data.

Which MCA form is filed for Annual Deposit Return (DPT-3)?

DPT-3. DPT-3 is the return of deposits filing under Rule 16.

What does it cost if DPT-3 is filed late?

MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.

Can OnCompliance run Annual Deposit Return (DPT-3) for me?

Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.