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Form DPT-3 Return Filing by Professional CA/CS Online

Every company must file a return of deposits in the form of DPT-3 and must submit it to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) by June 30 each year. However, government companies are excluded from the process. The return should include the details of outstanding loans, details of deposits, and any amounts received from any source that does not qualify as deposits on March 31st of the same year. Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) needs to be submitted with the company’s audited report of the current year so that it ensures accuracy and necessary compliance.

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An Overview of DPT-3 Filing

The creditors and depositors are the passive supporters of companies. Every company should respect the interests of creditors and depositors. In consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, the Central Government introduced the amendments for the companies regarding “Acceptance of Deposits” Rules, 2014 through the Companies Amendment Rules 2019. According to the new rules of Acceptance of Deposits, DPT-3 Filing is mandatory.

Through this rule, MCA vide its notification dated 22nd January, 2019, they notified that all companies except government companies must file a One-Time Return through the form DPT- 3 annually.

Which Companies Need DPT-3 Return Filing?

Several Types of Companies Need to File DPT-3. They are:

  • One Person Companies (OPC)
  • Private Limited Companies
  • Public Limited Companies
  • Small and Non-Small Companies

If a company receives loans from some specific entities, those companies must file the form DPT-3. The entities are:

Holding Company

Any company receiving a loan from its holding company and having a controlling stake in it, From DPT-3 is mandatory to file.

Subsidiary Company

The company or entity receiving a loan from any subsidiary company that has control over the borrowing company needs to file form DPT-3.

Associated Company

When a company receives a loan from an associated company, it needs to file DPT-3.

Which Companies Do Not Need to File the Form DPT-3?

Under the Acceptance of Deposits Rules of 2014, certain companies are exempted from filing the DPT-3 form as per the Companies Act. The exemptions primarily relate to the filing of loan returns. The following types of companies are exempt from filing Form DPT-3:

Government Companies

The companies which are completely owned by the state or central government will be exempted from DPT-3 filing.

Banking Companies

Banks regulated by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) do not require filling out the DPT Form.

Non-Banking Financial Companies

NBFCs or Non-Banking Financial Companies which are registered under RBI are exempted from filing the return.

Housing Finance Companies

Companies registered as housing finance registered under the National Housing Bank (NHB) are exempted from the filling of DPT-3.

Some Notified Companies

In some rare cases, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) may notify some companies under section 73, subsection 1. These companies are exempted from DPT-3 return filing.

Form DPT-3 Applicability

Apart from the exempted companies, all companies are required to file DPT-3, if they fulfill the criteria.

  • The companies receiving deposits from directors and/members
  • Receiving loans from any bank of third parties
  • Advanced money for goods or services (secured or unsecured)

The filing of DPT-3 applies to a wide range of debts and monetary transactions. Here are some types of debts or money which require DPT-3 form filing:

Unsecured Debts

The loans which does not need to submit any collateral or security attachment, require DPT-3 filing.

Secured Debts

The companies take secured loans against any collateral or security requires DPT-3 filing.

External Borrowing

If any company borrows loans from external sources like banks or financial institutions require a return filing to MCA.

Commercial Borrowings

Loans or debts obtained by commercial companies or for any commercial purposes must submit DPT-3.

Which Transactions Are Not Considered under DPT-3 Filing?

The following transactions are not considered as the count of deposits:

  • Share Capital: Money received from shareholders through share trading
  • Debenture Issued: Loans from Investors
  • Government Receipts: Money Received from Foreign Sources or Government Sources
  • Advances on Orders: Payments are received from confirmed orders
  • Intercompany Loans: Loans received from other companies
  • Loans from Banks: Money Received from Financial Institutions
  • Employee Deposits: Security deposits of the employee for any purpose
  • Subscription deposits: Money paid in advance for upcoming securities and share trading

Due Date for the Deposition of Return Filing Through DPT-3

If the financial year starts on April 1st, of any year and ends on March 31st of the next year, the DPT filing date would be June 30 of the next year.

Clarification:

The financial year in India usually starts on April 1st and ends on March 31st of the following year. Depending on the DPT return filling rule, companies have to submit the report within the next 3 months of the closing of the financial year.

Hence, the due date for DPT filing is June 30th of each year for the eligible companies. For example, if the financial year starts on April 31st, 2023, and closes on March 31, 2024, the due date for DPT-3 submission will be June 30th. If you are unaccustomed to filing DPT-3 online, Online Legal India is with you to submit the form for you. Contact us now.

Documents Required for DPT-3 Filing

The following documents are required for filling out Form DPT-3: They are:

  • Certificate of the Auditor: The certificate of the auditor is essential to furnishing the Form DPT-3 submission. The report must show the company’s deposits and outstanding balance.

Optional Documents May Include:

  • According to the situation of the company, you need to submit the proof of trust deed.
  • Instrument creating charge if there is any. If your company creates a charge of security interest on any asset, a copy of the same must be updated.
  • Details of liquid assets must be furnished while submitting the DPT-3 filing. Documents are essential in support of the liquid money that can easily be converted into cash.
  • A list of depositors may be essential in some cases. The MCA may ask you to submit the names of the depositors in a listed format.

Fees for Filling DPT-3

According to the demands of supporting companies, CA may charge differently to file it in case you are not capable of filing the form DPT-3.

Noncompliance with DPT- 3 Filing

In case any company fails to comply with Rules 16 and 16A of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, it may be penalized and face some other legal consequences. Therefore, it is better to submit the form DPT-3 to MCA to comply with their rules and regulations.

Penalty for Non-Compliance

According to the Companies Act 2013, if any company fails to comply with the return filing through DPT 3, they can be subjected to the following penalties:

Fine for The Company

A fine of up to 5 thousand rupees may be charged by law

Fine for Officers

A fine of up to 5 thousand rupees may be charged by law for the officers involved in this noncompliance.

Fine for Dispute Continuation

If the dispute continues for some time, each day will be charged Rs. 500. If the scheduled time is June 30th and you submit it on the next day (July 1st), you will be charged Rs. 500 for the day along with the regular fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the purpose of filing DPT-3?

DPT-3 is a form that needs to be duly filled out to submit the return of deposits. The companies must file it, mentioning the deposits and/or outstanding receipts of loans, due loan amount, and so on. Companies must file it to report outstanding money or loans. The file has to be submitted to the MCA (Ministry Of Corporate Affairs)

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What is the due date for filing form DPT-3?

Who is exempt from filing DPT-3?

Is auditor DSC mandatory for DPT-3?