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LLP Registration Checklist (India)

1. Documents of Partners

  • PAN Card (mandatory)

  • Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License

  • Address proof (Bank statement/Utility bill – not older than 2 months)

  • Passport size photo

  • Email ID & Mobile number

2. Registered Office Proof

  • Rent Agreement / Ownership proof

  • Latest Utility bill (electricity/water/telephone – not older than 2 months)

  • NOC from owner (if rented)

3. Pre-registration Steps

  • Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for all designated partners

  • Director Identification Number (DIN) application

  • Name reservation through RUN-LLP form

4. Incorporation Filing

  • File FiLLiP form with MCA

  • Attach partner consents, registered office proof, and subscribers’ sheet

5. Post-Incorporation Compliance

  • Execute LLP Agreement within 30 days of incorporation

  • File LLP Agreement in Form 3 with MCA

Deliverables After LLP Registration

1. Certificate of Incorporation (COI)

  • Issued by the Registrar of Companies (RoC).

  • Proof of legal existence of LLP.

  • Contains LLP Identification Number (LLPIN).

2. LLP Agreement

  • Executed and filed in Form 3 with MCA.

  • Governs rights, duties, profit sharing, and management structure of partners.

3. Designated Partner Identification Number (DIN)

  • Issued to all designated partners (if not already held).

4. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

  • For each designated partner, used for MCA filings and compliance.

5. PAN & TAN of LLP

  • Issued by the Income Tax Department for tax purposes.

6. MCA Master Data

  • Publicly available company/LLP details on MCA portal (legal recognition).

7. Other Optional Deliverables

  • Bank Account Opening Documents (using COI + PAN + LLP Agreement).

  • GST Registration Certificate (if opted / turnover applicable).

  • Shop & Establishment Certificate / Other Local Registrations (if required)

LLP Registration Process

Step 1 – Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

  • All designated partners must have a valid DSC for signing MCA forms online.

  • Documents required: PAN, Aadhaar/ID proof, photo, email & mobile number.


Step 2 – Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)

  • DIN is mandatory for all designated partners.

  • It can be applied through the incorporation form FiLLiP or separately via DIR-3.


Step 3 – Name Reservation

  • File RUN-LLP form with the MCA to reserve the proposed LLP name.

  • Up to 2 names can be applied.

  • The name should be unique and not resemble existing companies/LLPs/trademarks.


Step 4 – Incorporation Filing (FiLLiP Form)

  • File FiLLiP form online with MCA.

  • Attachments required:

    • Consent of partners

    • Proof of registered office (rent/ownership + utility bill)

    • Subscribers’ sheet

  • Pay government fees (₹500–₹5,000 based on capital contribution).


Step 5 – Certificate of Incorporation (COI)

  • Once approved, MCA issues the Certificate of Incorporation along with an LLP Identification Number (LLPIN).


Step 6 – LLP Agreement

  • Draft and execute an LLP Agreement within 30 days of incorporation.

  • File Form 3 with MCA.

  • The agreement covers:

    • Rights & duties of partners

    • Profit-sharing ratio

    • Management rules


Step 7 – Post-Incorporation Compliance

  • Apply for PAN & TAN from Income Tax Department.

  • Open bank account in LLP’s name.

  • Apply for GST, Shop & Establishment, or other licenses (if applicable).


Timeline: 10–15 working days (if documents are proper)
Key Deliverables: COI, LLPIN, LLP Agreement, PAN, TAN, DIN, DSC

Time Taken for LLP Registration

  1. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) – 1–2 working days

  2. DIN (Director Identification Number) – 1 day (if applied with FiLLiP)

  3. Name Reservation (RUN-LLP) – 2–3 working days

  4. Incorporation Filing (FiLLiP Form) – 3–5 working days (subject to MCA approval)

  5. Certificate of Incorporation (COI) – Issued immediately once approved

  6. LLP Agreement Filing (Form 3) – Must be filed within 30 days of COI


Overall Timeline

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LLP Registration in India – Step by Step Process

1. Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

  • Every designated partner must have a DSC for filing online forms with MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs).

  • Required documents: PAN, Aadhaar, photo, email ID, mobile number.


2. Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)

  • Partners must have a DIN.

  • Can be applied through the FiLLiP form (incorporation form) or separately via DIR-3 if already not available.


3. Name Reservation (RUN-LLP Form)

  • File for name approval using RUN-LLP form.

  • Up to 2 proposed names can be given.

  • Name should not be identical to existing companies/LLPs/trademarks.

  • MCA will approve if it’s unique and fits the naming guidelines.


4. Incorporation of LLP (FiLLiP Form)

  • File the incorporation form FiLLiP with MCA.

  • Attachments:

    • Subscribers’ sheet including consent

    • Proof of address of registered office

    • Utility bill (not older than 2 months)

    • Consent of partners

  • Government filing fee varies based on contribution.


5. LLP Agreement

  • Must be executed within 30 days of incorporation.

  • Agreement defines:

    • Rights & duties of partners

    • Profit-sharing ratio

    • Rules of management

  • Needs to be filed with MCA in Form 3.


Documents Required

  • PAN Card of all partners

  • Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / DL

  • Address proof of partners (bank statement, utility bill)

  • Registered office proof: Rent agreement/ownership proof + utility bill


Cost & Timeline

  • Government Fees: ₹500–₹5,000 depending on contribution

  • Professional Fees: ₹6,000–₹15,000 (varies if CA/CS/Lawyer assists)

  • Timeline: 10–15 working days (if documents are proper)


Advantages of LLP

  • Limited liability for partners

  • Separate legal entity

  • No limit on number of partners

  • Lesser compliance than private limited company

  • Tax benefits (no dividend distribution tax, etc.)

FAQs Of LLP Registration

A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a business structure that combines the benefits of a partnership with limited liability of a company. Partners are not personally liable for business debts beyond their agreed contribution.
Any individual (resident or non-resident) or body corporate can be a partner. At least two designated partners (one must be resident in India) are required.

Minimum 2 partners are required, and there is no maximum limit.

  • PAN Card of all partners

  • Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID/Driving License

  • Address proof (Bank statement/Utility bill)

  • Registered office proof (Rent agreement/ownership proof + utility bill)

  • Passport size photo, email ID & mobile number

Generally 10–15 working days, depending on MCA approval and document accuracy.
Yes ✅ The LLP Agreement must be executed and filed with MCA within 30 days of incorporation, else heavy penalties apply.
  • Filing of LLP Agreement (Form 3)

  • PAN & TAN application

  • Annual filings (Form 8 & Form 11)

  • IT return filing every year

Yes, an LLP can be converted into a company under the Companies Act by following MCA’s conversion process.
  • Lower compliance & cost

  • No minimum capital requirement

  • No cap on partners

  • Limited liability protection

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