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.
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.
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.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compile Deposit Data | None | within 14 days |
| 2 | Obtain Auditor Certificate | None | within 7 days |
| 3 | File DPT-3 with ROC | DPT-3 | within 14 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 3 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Compile Deposit Data
Compile details of all deposits: outstanding amounts, interest paid, maturity dates.
Obtain Auditor Certificate
Statutory auditor certifies the DPT-3 return.
File DPT-3 with ROC
File annual return of deposits before June 30.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
The form itself
Due date, filing fee, late fee and how it is filed on MCA V3.
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.