Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration

LLP Registration Online – An Overview

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in India took shape after January 2009, making it an instant success with startups and professional services. Limited Liability Partnership Registration, governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, combines the benefits of a partnership with that of a limited liability company. LLP was introduced to provide a form of business that is easy to maintain and to help owners by providing them with limited liability.

For a Limited Liability Partnership registration in India, Vakilsearch is one of the most affordable and steadfast service providers.

Why register an LLP company? - Benefits

After deciding on your business model, it's important to choose between the Private limited company registration and LLP, by understanding their differences and advantages they provide, so as to choose what’s best for your business model.

The most vital reason for registering as LLP is the limited liability. The members of the firm are only liable for a small amount of debt incurred by it. This is entirely different from proprietorship and partnership where the personal assets of directors and partners are not protected if the business becomes bankrupt.

Seperate Legal Entity:

• LLP is a separate legal entity from the partners. Each partner can sue the other in case a situation arises.
• It has an uninterrupted existence that follows perpetual succession, i.e., the partners might leave, but the business remains. A term of dissolution has to be mutually agreed on for the firm to dissolve.

Flexible Agreement:

Transferring the ownership of LLP is also simple. A person can quickly be inducted in as a designated partner and the ownership switches to them.

Suitable For Small Business:

• LLPs having a capital amount less than 25 lakhs and turnover below 40 lakhs per year do not require any formal audits. It makes registering as LLP beneficial for small businesses and startups.
• An LLP can own or acquire property because it is recognized as a juristic person. Partners of LLP cannot claim the property as theirs.

No Owner /manager Distinction:

An LLP has partners, who own and manage the business. This is different from a private limited company, whose directors may be different from shareholders. For this reason, VCs do not invest in the LLP structure.

Quick and easy steps to register LLP in India - A detailed process

At Vakilsearch, we make the process of LLP registration seamless and hassle-free.

• Arrange basic documents of Partners
• Fill in an online form with accurate information
• Apply for Digital Signature and DIN of Partners
• Prepare all legal documents
• Apply to name availability of the proposed LLP
• Verification of all documents and forms by the respective Government dept and authorities
• File Incorporation Docs with ROC
• Get LLP Incorporation Certificate
• Drafting of LLP Agreement
• Filing of LLP Agreement

Step 1: Obtaining DSC And DIN

The first step is to obtain DSC of the desired partners of the Limited Liability Partnership. The reason for this is that all the forms need to be submitted online and require the directors' digital signatures.

The law also requires that all directors file for a DIN number. The application has to be made in Form DIR- 3.

Step 2: Application For Name Approval

This process involves registering the LLP. Before you do this, you would need to see if the name is already taken. You can check on the free search facility on the MCA portal. The registrar only approves LLP names that are not taken before.

The approval of the name will be made by the Registrar only if the Central Government does not deem it undesirable. The name should also not hold any resemblance to any of the existing partnership firms, LLPs, trademarks, or body corporates.

Step 3: LLP Agreement

LLP agreement is very crucial in a limited liability partnership as it determines the mutual rights and duties amongst the partners, and between the LLP and the partners. The partners enter into the LLP agreement upon the LLP registration by filing form 3 online on the MCA portal. This procedure has to be done within 30 days of the date of incorporation.

Step 4: LLP Incorporation Certificate

Once the registrar approves your MOA and AOA, you’re steps closer to getting your LLP registered. The next step is to get the LLP Incorporation Certificate. You can do by submitting all documents to the registrar. The time frame is between 2- 12 days. Once you get your LLP Incorporation Certificate, you’re ready to go.

Step 5: Apply For PAN & TAN & Bank Account

As soon as you get the incorporation certificate, you need to apply for your company PAN & TAN with the NSDL. The cost for this procedure is less than Rs.200 and it takes around three weeks to get done.

Documents required for LLP registration in India

The method of LLP registration in India does not require much legwork when it comes to documents.

To Be Submitted By Partners

• Scanned copy of PAN Card or passport (Foreign Nationals & NRIs)
• Scanned copy of Adhar Card/ Voter's ID/Passport/Driver's License
• Scanned copy of Latest Bank Statement/Telephone or Mobile Bill/Electricity or Gas Bill
• Scanned passport-sized photograph Specimen signature (blank document with signature [partners only])
• Note: Any one of the partners must self-attest the first three documents. In the case of foreign nationals and NRIs, all the documents must be notarized (if currently in India or a non-Commonwealth country) or apostilled (if in a Commonwealth country).

For The Registered Office

• Scanned copy of latest bank statement/telephone or mobile bill/electricity or gas Bill
• Scanned copy of Notarised Rental Agreement in English
• Scanned copy of No-objection Certificate from the property owner
• Scanned copy of Sale Deed/Property Deed in English (in case of owned property)
• Note: Your registered office need not be a commercial space; it can be your residence, too.

Check if your firm qualifies for LLP in India

Starting a business requires certain specific requirements to be fulfilled to be eligible for registering as an LLP.

The normal partnership structure and LLP share the same attributes when it comes to internal management, profit distribution and tax liabilities. But, it offers the partners less financial liability (limited liability).

Any business who has:

• At least two partners are required to form an LLP. There is no limit to the maximum number of partners
• The nomination of a natural person, if a body corporate is a Partner
• No shared capital requirement, though each partner must have an agreed contribution towards it.
• Minimum capital contribution: There is no minimum capital requirement for an LLP (or a company, for that matter). The LLP should have an authorized capital of at least Rs. 1 lakh.
• At least one Designated Partner as an Indian resident
• DPIN for all Partners
• DSC for all the Designated Partners
• Address proof for the office of LLP. The registered office of an LLP does not have to be a commercial space. Even a rented home can be the registered office, so long as an NoC is obtained from the landlord.
• With regard to the changes in the FDI regulations dated November 10, 2015, foreign investors are now permitted to have a 100% FDI in the automatic route LLP. The 100% FDI in the LLP is granted to foreign companies who operate in activities or sectors where 100% FDI is considered permissible through the channels of the automatic route. Also, there should not be any performance prerequisites that are linked to FDI. A definite interpretation of the terms such as ‘ internal accruals’ and ‘ownership and control’ has been provided with reference to the LLP. Thus, Foreign investment is made smoother and quicker with FDI in LLP.
• The LLPs will also be permitted to opt for downstream investment in a different company or even choose LLP in those sectors which allow 100% FDI in accordance with the automatic route. This does not come up with any performance constraints that are FDI linked.

Factors to consider while selecting a name for your LLP in India

The Registrar of Companies (RoC) has issued naming guidelines for LLPs. It is essential that you follow the rules closely or your application may end up getting rejected, leading to a much longer process.

Unique Component:

In AlphaBeta Internet Private Limited, AlphaBeta is the unique component. Now, once taken, the name will not be given to any other business in categories related to the Internet.

Blacklist:

Abbreviations, adjectives and generic words are rejected. So XYZ would be rejected, as would Good Quality Biscuits. The words bank, exchange and stock exchange, unless approved by RBI or SEBI, would also be rejected.

No Common Trademark:

There should not be a registered trademark by the same name on the IP India website. If there is one, the name can only be approved if you are able to get a No-Objection Certificate from its owner authorising you to use it.

Descriptive Component:

In Biocon Research Private Limited, the word 'Research' describes the business the company is into. You cannot have 'Research' in your name if you're, say, in the logistics or restaurant business.

Check LLP Name Availability

Naming an LLP is often a time-consuming process as the government has put together a complicated procedure with several rules. Furthermore, there are acceptable names for an India LLP, as per the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008. Lucky for you Vakilsearch has built an easy-to-use tool to ensure you’re not hassled just for finding a name.

Why Vakilsearch LLP Registration Package?

Vakilsearch is cognizant of the new process. For years, we have helped many entrepreneurs, financial advisories, ad agencies register their businesses as LLP India. From Chennai to Bangalore to Mumbai and more, our LLP services are comprehensive and reach every corner of the country.

With VakilSearch, registering LLP is one of the easiest processes in India. We make the entire compliance procedure simple and give our best efforts to complete the process at the earliest time as possible. When you choose us to be your partner to register LLP, you get to avail a few undeniable benefits. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs comes up with updates to LLP process and Vakilsearch takes care of them for you.

• DSC for one director and DIN for up to three directors
• Drafting of MoA & AoA
• Registration fees and stamp duty
• Company Incorporation Certificate

We also provide assistance with:

• A first free consultation, followed by subsequent meetings to clear every concern you may face.
• Complete support on opening a Current Bank Account
• Comprehensive and on-time updates on ROC compliances.
• Online Accounting Software valid for one year.
• A Master file that contains all the documented needed to file the incorporation.
• A Dedicated service manager is present at all times.
• Being a seperate legal entity from the existing partnership firm, LLP will have its unique name pan card so it is required a new/separate GST Registration on the name of LLP
• You will also get Zero Balance Current Account - Powered by DBS Bank *

FAQs on LLP Registration

Why Vakilsearch

20 Working Days

Just tell us a little bit about your business and you'll have the incorporation certificate in 20 working days. It's that simple. In addition to yours, we'll be handling around 400 requests this month.

9.1 Customer Score

We make your interaction with government as smooth as is possible by doing all the paperwork for you. We will also give you absolute clarity on the process to set realistic expectations.

160 Strong Team

Our team of experienced business advisors are a phone call away, should you have any queries about the process. But we'll try to ensure that your doubts are cleared before they even arise.

Recent updates

Mar 4, 2020: Amnesty scheme for delayed filing of documents by LLPs

Known as ''LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020', it will be applicable from March 16, to June 13, 2020. During which LLPs will be able to file statutorily required documents with the Registrar past their due dates by simply paying a condonation fee, Rs 10 per day with a maximum of Rs 5000 per form.

Feb 19, 2020: All LLPs are compulsorily required to be audited every financial year.

All Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) companies are required to undergo statutory audits if the annual turnover of a financial year exceeds INR 4 million, or if the capital contribution exceeds INR 2.5 million, mandated by the Companies Act, 2013, and Companies Rules, 2014.

Feb 7, 2020: Now LLPs will have to comply with Section 460 of Companies Act, 2013

Through a notification issued in January 2020, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has made section 460 of Companies Act, 2013 applicable for Limited Liability Partnerships. Fines and penalties will be imposed on LLPs that default on the filing of documents with the RoC, within the required period.