Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration in India

LLP Incorporation — FiLLiP Filing, LLP Agreement Drafting, DPIN and Annual Compliance

A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) combines the flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability protection of a company. Under the LLP Act 2008, an LLP is a separate legal entity — partners are not personally liable beyond their agreed contribution. LLPs are popular with professional firms (CAs, architects, consultants) and small businesses wanting legal protection without heavy compliance. An LLP requires a minimum 2 designated partners (at least 1 Indian resident) and has no minimum capital requirement. Our CA team handles complete LLP registration — from name reservation and DPIN through FiLLiP filing, LLP agreement drafting, and annual compliance.

Key Facts at a Glance

Parameter	Details
Governing Law	LLP Act 2008
Min. Partners	2 Designated Partners; at least 1 Indian resident
Limited Liability	Yes — limited to agreed contribution
Separate Legal Entity	Yes
Equity Raising	Cannot issue equity shares
Annual Compliance	Form 11 (annual return) + Form 8 (accounts and solvency)
Tax Rate	30% on profits + surcharge + cess
Ideal For	Professional firms, service businesses, small ventures

Our Services

Name Reservation (RUN-LLP)

Filing RUN-LLP for reserving the LLP name with MCA — advising on availability and alternatives for first-attempt approval.

DPIN and DSC Application

Application for Designated Partner Identification Numbers (DPIN) and Digital Signature Certificates for all proposed designated partners.

FiLLiP Filing

Complete Form FiLLiP preparation and MCA filing — integrating LLP incorporation, DPIN, PAN, and TAN in one form.

LLP Agreement Drafting

Comprehensive LLP Agreement (Form 3) covering capital, profit-sharing ratio, partner rights and duties, admission/retirement, and dissolution.

Certificate of Incorporation

Obtaining COI with LLPIN, PAN, and TAN — and guiding on bank account opening.

Annual LLP Compliance

Form 11 (within 60 days of FY end), Form 8 (within 30 days of 6 months of FY end), and income tax return filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an LLP and a traditional partnership?

In a traditional partnership, partners have unlimited personal liability — creditors can recover from personal assets. In an LLP, liability is limited to the agreed contribution. An LLP is also a separate legal entity that can own property and continue independently of partner changes.

Can an LLP be converted to a Private Limited Company?

Yes. Under Section 366 of the Companies Act 2013, an LLP can convert to a Pvt Ltd Company. All contracts and liabilities transfer automatically. Tax neutrality under Section 47(xii) of the Income Tax Act is available if the profit-sharing ratio is maintained.

What are the annual compliance requirements?

Form 11 by May 30, Form 8 by October 30, and income tax return by July 31 (or October 31 if tax audit applies). LLPs with turnover above Rs 40 lakh or contribution above Rs 25 lakh require a CA audit.

Register Your LLP in India with Expert CA Support.

Name reservation, DPIN/DSC, FiLLiP filing, LLP agreement drafting, and annual compliance — complete LLP registration services.