📅 The New Deadline

• Extended Due Date: July 31, 2026
• Original Due Date: June 30, 2026
• Filing Fee: Zero additional fees if filed on or before the new July deadline.

🛠️ Why Was the Extension Granted?

The compliance timeline was shifted due to ongoing Data Centre restoration activities on the MCA V3 portal. These technical disruptions made it difficult for stakeholders to file their returns smoothly. To prevent businesses from facing unfair penalties due to portal glitches, the government granted this one-month relaxation.

📘 What is Form DPT-3?

Form DPT-3 is an Annual Return of Deposits. It is a mandatory filing used to report a company’s financial liabilities to the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

• Reporting Period: It captures financial data as of March 31, 2026.
• What to Disclose: All outstanding deposits, as well as outstanding receipts that are not treated as deposits (exempted deposits).
• Where to File: The form must be submitted electronically through the MCA V3 Portal.

Who Must File?

Virtually all companies registered in India must file Form DPT-3 if they have outstanding loans, advances, or deposits. This includes:

• Private Limited Companies
• Public Limited Companies
• One Person Companies (OPCs)

Note: Government companies are generally exempted from this requirement.

⚠️ Action Points for a Smooth Filing

Do not let the extended timeline lead to procrastination. Use this extra month strategically to ensure error-free compliance:

• Gather Financial Data: Reconcile your books of accounts up to March 31, 2026.
• Secure the Auditor’s Certificate: Ensure your statutory auditor reviews the figures and provides a signed certificate, which is a mandatory attachment for most DPT-3 filings.
• Double-Check Disclosures: Cross-verify all outstanding loan amounts, director advances, and inter-corporate deposits before final submission.
• Beat the Portal Rush: Avoid filing during the last week of July. Portal traffic will spike, and unexpected technical glitches could still occur.