What is Form DPT-3? Due Date, Penalties & Filing Guide for Private Limited Companies
taxtrixJune 14, 20252 Mins read 
If you are running a Private Limited Company, there is one important compliance that many businesses forget about that is Form DPT-3. But missing it can lead to heavy penalty, even sometimes imprisonment for director in default.
In this blog, we will explain in simple language what Form DPT-3 is, who needs to file it, what the due date is, and what happens if you skip it.
What is Form DPT-3?
Form DPT-3is also known as the Returns of Deposits. I is a mandatory annual return that every company (except LLP and Government Companies) needs to file with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
This form is used to report:
- Loans received by the company
- Outstanding borrowings
- Money not considered as a deposit (as per Companies Act rules)
So basically, if your company has taken any kind of loan or financial assistance, it has to be declared in Form DPT-3 even if it is not a formal deposit.
Who Needs to File Form DPT-3?
It is applicable to all companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013:
- Private Limited Companies
- Public Companies
- One Person Companies (OPCs)
- Small Companies
- Even Holding, Subsidiary, and Associate Companies
even if you are a small startup with no major turnover, still DPT-3 applies to you.!
Due Date for Filing Form DPT-3 (2025)
The DPT-3 form must be filed within 90 days from the end of the financial year.
For FY 2024-25, the due date is 30th June 2025.
What Details Are Required for filing DPT-3?
While filing Form DPT-3, the following must be reported (based on your last audited balance sheet):
- Opening loan balance
- Loans taken and repaid during the year
- Adjustments (if any)
- Closing balance
- Tenure-wise loan classification (up to 1 year, 1to 3 years, more than 3 years)
Penalty for Non-Filing of Form DPT-3
If you fail to file DPT-3 on time, the penalties are serious:
| Provision | Penalty for Company | Penalty for Directors/Officers in Default |
| Sec-73 Companies Act 2013 | Higher of 1 crore or twice the deposit amount(maximum 10 Crore) | Imprisonment up to 7 years and Fine between Rs.25,000 to Rs.2 crore |
| Rule 21, Companies (Deposit) Rules, 2014 | Fine of upto Rs. 5000 (Additional fine of Rs.500 per day until compliance is done) | No separate penalty for officer under Rule 21 |
Ensure filing of DPT-03 in time to avoid fine and penalties.
Why Choose Taxtrix for DPT-3 Filing?
At Taxtrix, we know how busy running a company can be and the last thing you want is to worry about missed compliances and penalties.We handle the entire DPT-3 filing process for you from collecting the right data to submitting it on the MCA portal.
Our team of expert Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries ensures your filing is accurate, timely and fully compliant.
You will get gentle reminders before every due date, so you never miss a deadline again. So that you can focus on building your business and we’ll handle the compliance.
And yes !! we do it all at fair and affordable pricing, no hidden charges. Reach out to Taxtrix
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