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Companies with director loans
Loans from directors or their relatives must be reported.
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DPT-3 Filing Services
Every company with outstanding loans or deposits must report them to the ROC each year via DPT-3. We prepare and file it accurately, on time.
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Overview
What is DPT-3 filing?
DPT-3 is the annual return of deposits — filed by every company to report outstanding loans, advances and amounts received that aren't classified as deposits, as of 31 March each year.
Who it's for
Who needs DPT-3 filing?
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Companies with related-party loans
Amounts received from related parties or group companies.
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Companies with outstanding advances
Any receipt that isn't a deposit but must still be reported.
What's included
Details covered in DPT-3
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Outstanding loan amounts
Balances outstanding as of 31 March.
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Source of funds
Whether from directors, related parties or other exempted sources.
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Auditor's certificate
Where required, confirming the reported figures.
Documents required
Documents required
- ✓Loan/deposit ledgerDetails of all outstanding amounts as of 31 March.
- ✓Audited financial statementsTo cross-verify the reported balances.
- ✓Auditor's certificateWhere the amounts require certification.
- ✓DSC of a directorTo sign the MCA form.
How it works
DPT-3 filing process
01
Compile outstanding balances
Day 1–3We compile loan and deposit balances as of 31 March.
02
Prepare the form
Day 3–5We prepare DPT-3 with the auditor's certificate where required.
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Filed with ROC
Before 30 June · DoneDigitally signed and filed on the MCA portal.
Deadline
DPT-3 due date
Filing
Due date
Basis
DPT-3
30 June
For the year ending 31 March
Pricing
DPT-3 filing fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers compilation and DPT-3 filing.
- Auditor's certificate, if not already engaged with us, is quoted separately.
Don't miss it
Late fees and penalties
Late filing fee
₹100 / day
Per day of delay, with no upper cap.
Additional govt. fee
2×–12× normal fee
Scales steeply with the delay period.
Compliance flag
Non-compliant status
Repeated delays can flag the entity on MCA master data.
Avoid these
Common mistakes to avoid
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Assuming nil filing isn't needed
Even with no outstanding loans, many companies still need to file a return.
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Missing director loan disclosures
Loans from directors are a commonly overlooked category.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every filing is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA / CS.
One fixed fee, in writing
Government charges pass through at actuals, never marked up.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From resolutions to the final ROC acknowledgement, we manage every step.
FAQ
DPT-3 Filing, answered.
Do I need to file DPT-3 if I have no deposits?
Many companies still need to file a return for outstanding loans or other receipts that aren't deposits — we confirm your applicability.
What's the filing deadline?
30 June each year, for balances as of the preceding 31 March.
Have outstanding loans to report?
Talk to a CA about your DPT-3 filing — we'll confirm applicability and give you a fixed quote. Free, no obligation.