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Online LLP Registration in India (Limited Liability Partnership)

LLP Registration in India is quick and easy with LegalWiz.in. More than 6,000 businesses trust us to register Limited Liability Partnerships and keep their businesses compliant with the law. Our team of expert CA and CS help you with the process of online registration. The end-to-end incorporation process takes about 15 business days. The fastest and most affordable way to get your LLP registration is just a click away.

Introduction

Register as an LLP in India

Limited Liability Partnership, known as LLP, is a balanced structure that offers the benefits of a conventional partnership firm and a company. LLP is governed under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. With lower compliance requirements and structured roles and responsibilities like a partnership, LLP also offers key benefits of a company structure like the limited liability of the partners and separate and perpetual legal existence. For that, LLP Registration is a popular business formation among services and professional firms like Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Management Consulting Businesses, Recruiting Firms, and other services-based businesses.

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However, transfer of ownership and issuing ownership options to employees (ESOP) are more challenging. If you are a high-growth aspiring startup and seeking external funding, Private Limited Company Registration may be a better option for you.

What is a Private Limited Company?
BENEFITS

Why Should You Register Your Business as a Limited Liability Partnership?

Documents Checklist

LLP name structure

Unique Name

Helps in easy approval of name, and to create distinct identity

Business Object

Clearly communicate your business activity

Constitution Type

The name of the registered LLP must end with LLP or Limited Liability Partnership as a suffix

Online Registration

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The Process

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LLP vs. Private Limite Company vs. Partnership

Private Limited Company One Person Company Limited Liability Partnership Partnership Firm Proprietorship Firm
Applicable Law Companies Act, 2013 Companies Act, 2013 Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 Indian Partnership Act, 1932 No specified Act
Registration Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Optional No
PLC must be registered with MCA under the Companies Act Same as Private Limited Company LLP must be registered with MCA under the LLP Act Partnerships can be registerd or Unregistered, there are obvious benefits to register with the State ROF No registration required. Registration under MSME or GST act are considered valid for Proprietor Firms
Number of Owners 2 – 200 Only 1 2 – Unlimited 2 – 50 Only 1
Minimum of 2 to maximum of 200 shareholders excluding present or former employees who are members Only one shareholder Minimum 2 Designated Partners are required. No limit on the number of maximum partners Minimum 2 partners, and maximum 50 partners The proprietor can be the only owner of the firm
Separate Legal Entity Yes Yes Yes No No
PLC is a separate legal entity, and can enter into contracts or own assets in it’s own name Same as Private Limited Comapany Same as Private Limited Comapany Partnership firm does not have any separate identity from its partners Proprietor and business are the same, and hold same PAN number
Liability Protection Limited Limited Limited Unlimited Unlimited
Limited to the share capital subscribed (may vary if defined as limited by guarantee or unlimited liability in the MOA) Same as Private Limited Company Limited to the capital contribution agreed by the partner in the LLP Agreement Partners are jointly and severally liable to pay the debts of the Partnership Firm Paying off the liabilities of the firm is the proprietor’s responsibility
Statutory Audit Mandatory Mandatory Based On Applicability Not Mandatory Not Mandatory
Required to appoint a statutory auditor within 30 days of company incorporation Same as Private Limited Company Statutory audit required when turnover exceeds INR 40 Lac or contribution exceeds INR 25 Lac No statutory audit required. Tax audit applicable on basis of total turnover Same as Partnership Firm
Ownership Transferability Yes Yes (Restricted) Yes Yes (Restricted) No
Shares are easily transferable, so it makes it a most preferred option for raising capital through external investors There is only one owner in OPC. 100% shares need to be tranferred to change ownership Ownership can be changed with consent of other partners, by drafting a supplementary agreement Ownership is not easily transferable. Partnership deed outlines the restriction for transfer of ownership Ownership of the proprietorship is not transferable
Perpetual Existence Yes Yes Yes No No
Private Company prevails with change in ownership or management OPC has a perpetual succession, but can only have one owner at any time Change in Partners or Designated Partners does not affect the existence of an LLP Change in partner leads to dissolution or formation of another partnership firm Death or insolvency of proprietor dissolves the business
Foreign Ownership Allowed Not Allowed Allowed Allowed Not Allowed
Foreign nationals can invest as per RBI and FEMA guidelines, usually under the Automatic Route Member, nominee and director must be an Indian resident Foreign nationals can invest as per RBI and FEMA guidelines, usually under the Automatic Route Nnon Resident Indian (NRI) can be a partner in the Partnership Firm, subject to RBI regulations Foreign Nationals cannot own proprietorship business in India
Taxability Moderate Moderate High High Low
Lower rate of 25% for companies with gross turnover of INR 400 Crore. Additional dividend distribution tax may apply Same as Private Limited Company Tax rate of 30% on business profits, tax benefits to partners on profit distribution is high Same as LLP Tax rates for individuals apply to Proprietorship Firm, as per the Income Tax slab
Compliance Requirement High High Moderate Low Low
Private company has the highest compliance requirements, both annual and event based OPC compliance requirements are similar to PLC, except conducting an Annual General Meeting (AGM) Annual filing and few event based filings are necessary, but lesser compliance requirements as compared to company structure ITR of partnership needs to be filed annually, no major compliance requirements otherwise No requirement to file a separate ITR. Very less to no compliance hassle
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Most suitable for professionals and services businesses
LLP Incorporation offers a blend of operational flexibilities and limited liability protection to owners. It also qualifies for DIPP registration to avail the Startup India scheme benefits
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions You May Have on LLP Incorporation in India

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There must be at least two individuals to be appointed as Designated Partners, out of which one must be an Indian resident. Also, there is a pre-requisite to have an address of a business in India so as to register it as a registered office for your LLP.

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No. There is no minimum amount prescribed to form an LLP in India. It can be started with any amount of capital demanded by the business. Although there is no minimum requirement, every partner must make a contribution financially to form LLP. The amount of capital contribution is disclosed in the LLP Agreement and amount of stamp duty is decided by the total contribution amount.

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LLP name availability is as an essential part for an online LLP registration. The name of an LLP is reserved through a web based form named “LLP-RUN” (Reserve Unique Name). The partners can provide maximum of 2 names in preferential order to reserve any one. The registrar may ask to re-submit the application with different name, if names do not fall under criteria of uniqueness, relevancy or does not fulfil the necessary requirements.

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There are no limitations in terms of citizenship or residential status to be a Partner in LLP. Therefore, the LLP Act, 2008 allows Foreign Nationals, including Foreign Companies & LLPs to incorporate LLP in India. The pre-requisite is to have at least one Designated Partner who is a resident of India. However, the person should be of the age 18 years. This is to ensure that the person in LLP is not a minor and competent enough to enter into contract. Also, the proposed Designated Partner shall have DIN.

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The concept of DPIN (Designated Partner Identification Number) is replaced by DIN with respect to the LLP incorporation. Director Identification Number is a unique number assigned by the MCA to Individuals on whose behalf the application is made. This allows any individual to be Director in any Company or Designated Partner in LLP.
The application of DIN allotment is made with incorporation application in FiLLiP subject to maximum 2 DIN.

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Digital Signature Certificate for LLP is provided in the form of a token and issued by Certified Authorities. Any form filed for incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in India online shall be submitted after affixing the DSC of the designated partner.

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Yes, the partners must provide a place of business in India with the required list of documents. It can be both – a residential or commercial plot. In most cases, the address is used for the communication purpose by the MCA and other concerned authorities and is also published on its portal.

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LLP Agreement is an agreement executed by all partners after LLP incorporation in India. The agreement prescribes all the clauses related to business, including the rights, roles, duties, and responsibilities of partners in LLP. The agreement must be filed within 30 days of the issue of a certificate of incorporation. Failure to do so will charge an additional fee of ₹ 100 per day till the date of filing.

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Yes, a Limited Liability Partnership registered in India can carry on more than one business subject to their relevancy. The activities must be related or in the same field itself. Unrelated activities such as Interior Designing and Legal consultancy cannot be carried under same LLP. The business activities are mentioned in the agreement and must be approved from RoC.

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No, one of the essential requirements for setting up LLP is ‘carrying on a lawful business with a view to profit’. Therefore, LLP cannot be incorporated for undertaking “Not-For-Profit” activities.

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The PAN and TAN used for the LLP formation can be applied once the Certificate of Incorporation of the Limited Liability Partnership is issued. The physical copy of the PAN will be received at the Registered Office once the same is dispatched by the Income Tax Department.

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Statutory audit in case of LLP registration depends on the turnover and contribution of the LLP. If the LLP turnover exceeds ₹ 40 lacs and/or the capital contribution exceeds ₹ 25 lacs, the financial statements must be audited by an eligible statutory auditor.

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The amount of capital contribution is taken into consideration in deciding the stamp duty on the LLP Agreement in India. The rate of stamp duty varies from State to State. The State Stamp Act will be applied depending on where the registered office is situated. The amount of ₹ 500 is included in our package cost. Further, the Notary on the Agreement is not a statutory requirement and not required by the MCA. A notary can be required by the bank officials but is not mandatory for incorporation of an LLP.

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Once online LLP registration completes, the partners must open a bank account in the name of LLP for business transactions. There is no additional requirement to be fulfilled. However, the partners must deposit the agreed amount to contribute as and when required. Furthermore, the annual compliance filing must be fulfilled every year upon LLP registration.

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Yes, a body corporate can be a Partner in an LLP. However, to fulfill the requirement of minimum Designated Partner, any of the two Partners or the nominee of the Body Corporate shall act as an authorized individual on behalf of the body corporate in the LLP.

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Yes, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed in LLP under the automatic route in the sectors allowed by the Foreign Investments Promotion Board (FIPB). However, Foreign Institutional Investors (Flls) and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs) will not be permitted to invest in LLPs. LLPs will also not be permitted to avail External Commercial Borrowings (ECB.)

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Yes, an existing partnership firm or a company (unlisted) can be converted into LLP. There are many advantages to converting a partnership firm into an LLP.

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Daily transactions of the business are recorded in the Books of Accounts of the LLP by the Accountant/s. The Accounts hence recorded are verified by an Independent Auditor to make sure that no statutory compliance are missed and provide an Audit Report for the same.
(Note: LegalWiz.in shall only take the accountability of the Accounting Service provided by them but however shall help in appointment of Independent Auditor for your business.)

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