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Limited Liability Partnership Registration

Limited Liability Partnership Registration in India
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All the upside of a partnership. None of the unlimited liability. LLP gives you a separate legal entity, limited partner liability, no minimum capital, and Small-LLP audit exemption — all under the LLP Act, 2008. Our professional fee starts at ₹4,499 + GST. Government fees, stamp duty, and DSC charges are billed separately at actuals. Co-founders welcome. Audits, mostly not.

Minimum 2 Designated Partners Required
Separate Legal Entity
Zero Minimum Capital
Lower Compliance Burden

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Register your LLP with pocket-friendly prices

Elemental
₹4,999
₹3,499
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Name Availability Search Report
  • RUN-LLP name reservation (2 attempts)
  • DPIN application for 2 designated partners (via FiLLiP)
  • Standard LLP Agreement drafting
  • FiLLiP filing (incorporation)
  • PAN + TAN application coordination
  • Certificate of Incorporation (COI) delivery
  • e-PAN & e-TAN
  • Form 3 filing within 30 days (post-incorp)
★ MOST POPULAR
Enriched
₹7,999
₹6,499
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Elemental
  • UDYAM / MSME Registration
  • Bank Account Opening Documents
  • GST Registration Assistance
✦ FULL-SERVICE
Supreme
₹17,999
₹19,999
+ Govt. fees & GST extra
  • Everything in Enriched
  • Trademark search + Class application (1 class, govt fee extra)
  • Startup India / DPIIT registration assistance
  • Form 11 + Form 8 first-year filing assistance (govt fee extra)
  • Form 8 first-year filing assistance (govt fee extra)
  • Annual ITR Filing — LLP
  • ITR Filing for 2 Designated Partners

Indicative Government & Out-of-Pocket CostsBilled at Actuals

These are estimated government fees charged over and above our professional fee. Actual amounts may vary by state and capital contribution.

Cost HeadTypical RangeNotes
FiLLiP Filing Fee₹500 – ₹5,000Slab-based on capital contribution (₹500 for ≤ ₹1L)
RUN-LLP Name Reservation₹200 – ₹1,000Per attempt; 2 names per attempt
Stamp Duty on LLP Agreement₹200 – ₹5,000State-based; capital contribution drives the slab
Form 3 (LLP Agreement) Filing₹50 – ₹200Slab-based on capital contribution
PAN + TAN₹0Issued free along with COI
Class 3 DSC (2-yr)₹1,999 / partnerRequired for all designated partners
DPIN / DIN₹500 / partnerAuto-applied via FiLLiP for first 2 designated partners
Total Out-of-Pocket (typical)₹4,500 – ₹10,000Lower than Pvt Ltd; varies by state and capital

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By subscribing to the above plans, you agree to abide by our following additional terms and conditions

  1. Professional Fee Only: All quoted prices are exclusive of government fees, statutory levies, and out-of-pocket costs. Our fee covers professional services — advisory, LLP Agreement drafting, FiLLiP filing, Form 3 coordination, and post-incorporation handover. Government costs are billed separately at actuals with prior approval.
  2. Government Fees Payable Separately: FiLLiP filing fee (₹500 – ₹5,000 slab-based on capital), RUN-LLP name reservation (₹200 – ₹1,000 per attempt), state stamp duty on LLP Agreement (₹500 – ₹5,000), and Form 3 filing fee (₹50 – ₹200) are payable to MCA / state government and reimbursed at actuals.
  3. DSC & DPIN Charges: Class 3 DSC is billed at ₹1,999 + GST per designated partner. DPIN (now unified with DIN) is auto-applied via FiLLiP at ₹500 each (govt fee). DSC and DPIN for additional designated partners beyond the plan limits are billed separately.
  4. GSTIN is active, the GST component is fully eligible for input tax credit.
  5. Designated Partners: An LLP requires a minimum of 2 designated partners under Section 7 of the LLP Act, 2008, with at least 1 being resident in India (stayed 120+ days in the preceding FY post-2021 amendment). There is no upper limit on the number of partners. Only natural persons can be designated partners.
  6. Name Approval: RUN-LLP name reservation includes 2 attempts within our professional fee. Government fees are payable per attempt. The name must end with 'LLP' or 'Limited Liability Partnership'. We pre-screen names against MCA, IPR, and trademark databases.
  7. Form 3 Filing Deadline: The LLP Agreement must be filed in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation. Late filing attracts penalty of ₹100 per day with no upper cap (LLP Amendment Act, 2021). We file within 7 working days of incorporation as standard practice.
  8. Refund Policy: Full refund of professional fee (less ₹1,499 documentation handling) is available if FiLLiP is not filed within 7 working days from receipt of complete documents. Government fees and DSC charges already paid are non-refundable.
  9. Document Submission: All documents must be provided as per the checklist shared at the time of engagement. Any delay in document submission may affect the overall turnaround time.
  10. Out-of-Scope Items: Foreign LLP (FDI) compliance, FEMA / RBI reporting for foreign partners, change of designated partner post-incorporation, registered office shifting, conversion to / from Pvt Ltd, sectoral licences (FSSAI, IEC, RBI), and annual filings (Form 8, Form 11, ITR-5, DIR-3 KYC) are not included and quoted separately.
LLP Registration by Legal Terminus

Legal Terminus Priority ⚖

An LLP is deceptively simple. The form filing is the easy part — the real work is in the LLP Agreement, the profit-share schedule, the exit clauses, and the IP assignment. Get it wrong, and you'll be back here in 18 months arguing about who owns what. Priority is what happens when a senior expert owns your file end-to-end.

What you get

  • ⚡48-hour SLA on first LLP Agreement draft — and a same-day name search before you commit.
  • ✅Senior professional reviewed Agreement — profit share, capital, exit, IP, dispute resolution — checked.
  • 🔄Real-time CRC status updates on WhatsApp — no refreshing the MCA portal at midnight.
  • ✅We prioritize your preferred LLP name & run a preliminary name check before submission.
  • 🔄In case of name rejection, we recommend legally compliant alternative names to ensure approval.
  • 📑Post-incorporation kit: COI, LLP Agreement, statutory registers, 90-day compliance calendar, audit threshold tracker.

Important Notes

  • At least 1 designated partner must be an Indian resident (120-day stay test in preceding FY). If both your partners are NRIs / foreign, you cannot incorporate an LLP — you'll need a different structure.
  • Name rejection is the #1 delay. Avoid generic words — follow our naming guidelines, check trademark conflicts, and have 4 backup names ready. We pre-screen, but the CRC is the final authority.
  • Form 3 (LLP Agreement) MUST be filed within 30 days of incorporation. Penalty for late filing is ₹100 per day with NO upper cap (LLP Amendment Act 2021). A 6-month delay = ₹18,000 penalty.
  • If turnover crosses ₹40L OR contribution crosses ₹25L, audit becomes mandatory. Plan for it — Small LLP status is binary (you either qualify or you don't).
  • LLPs are taxed at a flat 30% — no slab benefit, no startup tax holiday under Section 80-IAC (which only applies to companies). Run the tax math against Pvt Ltd at 22% / 25% before choosing structure.
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Why Choose an Limited Liability Partnership Registration

LLP is the structure for partnerships that want limited liability without the compliance load of a Private Limited. Introduced under the LLP Act, 2008, it combines partnership flexibility — internal governance via a private LLP Agreement — with corporate-style protection: separate legal entity, perpetual succession, and limited partner liability. You don't get sued personally for the firm's debts.

The LLP Amendment Act, 2021 made LLPs even better for small firms by introducing the 'Small LLP' classification (contribution ≤ ₹25L AND turnover ≤ ₹40L) with reduced filing fees and audit exemption. Plus, decriminalisation of multiple offences makes LLP one of the most founder-friendly structures in the Companies Act / LLP Act ecosystem.

LLP vs Pvt Ltd vs Partnership Firm: The Deep Dive

LLP sits between a traditional Partnership Firm (unlimited liability, no separate identity) and a Private Limited Company (heavy compliance, lower tax). Here's the honest comparison for 2026:

ParameterPartnership FirmLLPPvt Ltd
Min Partners / Members22 designated2
Separate Legal EntityNoYesYes
Limited LiabilityNoYesYes
Income Tax Rate30%30% (flat)22% – 25.17%
DDT / Dividend TaxN/AN/A (pass-through)Taxable in shareholder hands
Audit ThresholdTurnover > ₹1cr (sec 44AB)Turnover > ₹40L OR Cap > ₹25LMandatory regardless
AGM RequiredNoNoYes
Annual FilingsITR + audit (if applicable)Form 11 + Form 8 + ITR-5MGT-7 + AOC-4 + audit + ITR
FDI EligibilityNoYes (auto route, most sectors)Yes
Setup Cost (Total)₹3K – ₹8K₹8K – ₹15K₹10K – ₹25K

Types of Limited Liability Partnership in India

01

Standard LLP

The default structure for most two-partner firms. Two designated partners (one resident in India), no minimum capital, profit share defined in the LLP Agreement. Most used by SMEs, consultancies, and trading firms.

02

Small LLP (Statutory)

Contribution ≤ ₹25L AND turnover ≤ ₹40L (both must be met). Recognised under Section 2(1)(ta) post-2021 amendment. Reduced filing fees (50% lower), no mandatory audit, simpler annual return. The smart starting structure for bootstrapped partnerships.

03

Foreign LLP

An LLP with one or more foreign partners. Allowed under FDI auto route in most sectors (LLPs in the agriculture and real estate sectors are restricted). FEMA / RBI reporting via FC-GPR + FLA Return is mandatory. Higher compliance scope.

04

Professional Services LLP

Designed for chartered accountants, company secretaries, lawyers, doctors, architects, and consultants. Object clause focuses on professional services. Often qualifies as a Small LLP and benefits from compliance relaxations.

05

Investment / Holding LLP

Used as an investment vehicle by HNIs, family offices, and PE/VC managers. Holds securities / property / strategic stakes. Note: cannot conduct NBFC activities; investments must be passive holdings, not lending.

06

Conversion LLP

An LLP formed by converting an existing Partnership Firm (Form 17), Pvt Ltd (Form 18), or Unlisted Public Company (Form 18). Common path for reducing tax / compliance load. Conversion preserves PAN, contracts, and licences subject to clearances.

Benefits of Limited Liability Partnership Registration in India

LLP is not just a normal partnership with extra protection. It is designed for businesses that want flexibility in managing partners along with limited liability like a company. Here's what you actually get:

Limited Partner Liability

Each partner's liability is capped at their agreed contribution. One partner's misconduct doesn't bankrupt the others. Personal assets — house, savings, vehicles — stay protected from LLP debts.

Separate Legal Entity

The LLP can sign contracts, hold property, sue and be sued, and open bank accounts in its own name. Partners come and go — the LLP continues. Perpetual succession built in.

No Minimum Capital

Start with ₹1 if you want. The LLP Act, 2008 imposes no minimum contribution. Capital can be added later via supplementary LLP Agreement + Form 3 amendment, no special resolution required.

Tax Pass-Through Benefit

LLPs are taxed at 30% flat at the entity level. After tax, partners can withdraw profits as 'share of profit' under Section 10(2A) — fully tax-exempt in their hands. No double taxation, no DDT equivalent.

Small LLP Compliance Relief

If contribution ≤ ₹25L AND turnover ≤ ₹40L, you qualify as a Small LLP. Benefits: 50% lower MCA filing fees, no mandatory statutory audit, simplified Form 11. Annual compliance cost ~₹10K vs ₹30K+ for regular LLP.

FDI & Foreign Partner Friendly

LLPs are eligible for FDI under the automatic route in most sectors (subject to FEMA conditions). Foreign individuals and entities can be partners. Cleaner than a foreign-subsidiary Pvt Ltd for many cross-border partnership structures.

Steps For Limited Liability Partnership Registration In India

Nine steps. 10–15 working days end-to-end (assuming clean documents and a name that clears RUN-LLP on first try).

1

Discovery & Structuring CallDay 0

30-min call with our CS to confirm: number of partners, designated partners (min 2, at least 1 resident), capital contribution, profit-share model, registered office state, and primary business activity.

2

Document Submission & DSC ProcurementDay 1–2

Share KYC documents and registered office address proof with us (as per checklist). This is your only job at the start — we handle everything from here. Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate issued to the sole director and the nominee. Same-day for resident Indians via Aadhaar e-KYC; 3–5 days for NRIs (apostille required).

3

RUN-LLP — Name ReservationDay 3–5

Filed with 2 proposed names (in order of preference) ending with 'LLP' through MCA21 V3. CRC reviews under Rule 18 of the LLP Rules, 2009. Approval: 2–3 working days typical. Reserved name valid for 3 months.

4

DPIN / DIN ApplicationDay 4

DPIN (Designated Partner Identification Number) — now unified with DIN — applied for the first 2 designated partners directly through the FiLLiP form.

5

FiLLiP FilingDay 7–8

Master incorporation form (Form for Incorporation of LLP) filed: name + registered office + partner details + DPIN + capital. Includes integrated PAN/TAN application.

6

CRC Examination & ClarificationsDay 8–12

Registrar reviews the application within 14 days under Rule 11. If a deficiency is raised (e.g., minor naming or address), we file a re-submission within 24 hours.

7

Certificate of IncorporationDay 10–14

COI issued in Form 16 by the Registrar. PAN + TAN + LLPIN (LLP Identification Number) allotted simultaneously.

8

LLP Agreement DraftingDay 12–14

Custom LLP Agreement drafted: contribution schedule, profit-sharing, management rights, decision thresholds, exit clauses, IP assignment, dispute resolution. Two rounds of revision included.

9

Form 3 + Onboarding KitDay 14–15

LLP Agreement filed in Form 3 within 30 days (we file within 7 days of COI). Stamp duty paid online. We deliver: COI PDF, stamped LLP Agreement, statutory registers, audit-threshold tracker, and a 90-day compliance calendar.

Documents Required for Limited Liability Partnership Registration in India

Get these ready and we'll take care of the rest

Partner / Designated Partner Documents

Required for all partners and designated partners

Subscriber and Nominee Identity

Mandatory for all partners
  • Self-attested PAN card (mandatory)
  • Self-attested Aadhaar
  • Driving Licence / Passport
  • For foreign nationals / NRI: notarized + apostilled passport copy

Address Proof (Per Person)

Not older than 60 days from filing date
  • Self-attested Bank statement OR Gas bill OR Mobile bill — not older than 60 days from filing date

Passport Size Photograph (Per Person)

For all proposed directors, shareholders and nominee
  • Latest passport-size photograph of all Proposed Directors / Shareholders and Nominee

LLP & Registered Office Documents

Office address proof & NOC

Registered Office Proof

Latest utility bill — not older than 2 months
  • Electricity Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Gas Bill

Rent Agreement (If Business Premises is Rented)

Duly notarized
  • Duly Notarized Rent Agreement between the owner of the property and one of the director of the proposed company

No Objection Certificate (NOC)

From property owner
  • NOC from Property Owner permitting use of premises as Registered Office
  • Note: Residential property is permissible as Registered Office under MCA guidelines

Limited Liability Partnership Registration — FAQs

Explore answers to frequently asked questions on LLP registration in India — benefits, eligibility, compliance, and more.

You need minimum 2 partners to register an LLP.

  • At least 1 partner must be a resident in India
  • There is no maximum limit on partners
No. The LLP Act, 2008 imposes no minimum contribution. You can start with ₹1, ₹100, ₹1 lakh, or ₹1 crore — your call. Keep it modest at incorporation to keep stamp duty and FiLLiP fees low. Capital can be increased later via supplementary LLP Agreement + Form 3 amendment.
Our pricing includes only our professional services such as drafting, filing, advisory, and complete support until your LLP is registered. Government fees like FiLLiP filing, name approval, stamp duty, Form 3, DPIN, and other charges are paid separately at actuals. Additionally, DSC costs ₹1,999 per partner. For a typical 2-partner LLP, these extra costs are usually around ₹4,500 to ₹7,000, depending on the state and contribution amount. We always inform you of the exact total cost in advance, so there are no hidden charges or surprises.

It usually takes 10–15 working days. Delays may happen if:

  • Name is rejected
  • Documents are incorrect

It depends on your business needs:

Choose LLP if:

  • You want less compliance
  • You are running a small or professional business

Choose Private Limited if:

  • You want funding or investors
  • You plan to scale fast
Introduced via the LLP Amendment Act, 2021. A Small LLP has contribution ≤ ₹25 lakh AND turnover ≤ ₹40 lakh in the preceding FY (both conditions must be met). Benefits: 50% lower MCA filing fees, no mandatory statutory audit (saves ~₹20-25K annually), simplified Form 11 annual return, lower additional fees on delayed filings. Worth structuring for if you can keep within the thresholds.

LLP has simple compliance requirements:

  • Form 11 (Annual Return)
  • Form 8 (Financial Statement)
  • Income Tax Return
  • Audit is required only if turnover or capital crosses limits
Yes, you can convert your existing Partnership Firm or Private Limited Company into an LLP.
Yes, but at least one designated partner must be resident in India. NRIs and foreign individuals / bodies can be partners. FDI is allowed under the automatic route in most sectors (LLPs in agriculture, real estate, print media are restricted). For foreign partner contribution, FEMA reporting via FC-GPR within 30 days and annual FLA Return filing applies.
Legal Terminus handles your complete LLP registration process from start to finish. Our experienced professionals take care of name approval, documentation, and filing to ensure everything is done correctly. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden charges and guide you even after registration. The entire process is smooth, hassle-free, and usually completed within 15 working days.

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