A Limited Liability Partnership is a body corporate registered under the LLP Act, 2008. It has a separate legal identity from its partners, and partner liability is generally limited to their agreed contribution.

How many partners are required to register an LLP?

At least two partners are required, of whom at least two must be designated partners. Designated partners must be individuals, and at least one must satisfy the residence-in-India requirement.

Is there a minimum capital requirement for an LLP?

No minimum contribution is prescribed. Contribution should still reflect genuine business need, and in many states stamp duty on the LLP agreement is linked to it.

How long does LLP registration take?

Where documents are complete and the name is approved without resubmission, registration commonly completes in a couple of weeks. Actual time depends on MCA processing and document readiness, so no timeline can be guaranteed.

FiLLiP is the MCA's integrated incorporation form for LLPs. It covers incorporation details and can be used to apply for designated partner identification numbers for partners who do not already hold one.

What is the LLP agreement and when must it be filed?

It is the document that governs the relationship between partners — contribution, profit sharing, management and exit. It must be executed on the applicable stamp paper and filed in Form 3 with the Registrar within the period prescribed after incorporation.

What annual filings does an LLP have?

Typically Form 11 (annual return), Form 8 (statement of account and solvency) and the LLP's income-tax return. Filings are due even if the LLP had no business during the year.

Is audit compulsory for an LLP?

Statutory audit under the LLP Act applies only where prescribed turnover or contribution thresholds are crossed. A tax audit under income-tax law may separately apply based on your figures.

Can an LLP be converted into a Private Limited Company?

Conversion routes exist, subject to prescribed conditions and procedure. It is usually cheaper to choose the right structure at the outset than to convert later.

Can a foreign national or NRI be a partner in an LLP?

Generally yes, subject to documentation, sectoral conditions and exchange-control requirements. The resident designated partner requirement must still be satisfied.

Can an LLP raise equity investment?

An LLP does not issue shares, so conventional equity rounds and ESOPs are not available in the same way as in a company. Businesses expecting institutional funding usually prefer a Private Limited Company.

Can I use my home address as the LLP's registered office?

A residential address can commonly be used where you can produce the required address and utility documentation, along with a no-objection certificate from the owner where the premises are not yours.

Do LLPs need GST registration?

Not automatically. GST registration depends on turnover, the states you supply in and the nature of the activity — we assess applicability rather than assume it.

What happens if annual filings are missed?

Late filing of LLP forms attracts additional fees that accrue with delay, and continued default can affect the standing of the LLP and its designated partners.

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LLP Registration in India

A partnership structure with limited liability and a separate legal identity — set up by a CA-led team covering name reservation, FiLLiP filing and your LLP agreement.

Limited liability for partners
FiLLiP filing with MCA
LLP agreement drafted for your terms
PAN, TAN and Form 3 support

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LLP Act, 2008
FiLLiP
LLP Agreement
PAN + TAN

Registration package

Limited Liability Partnership

Starting from ₹7,499professional fee

Partners: Minimum 2
Designated partners: Minimum 2
Resident requirement: One designated partner
Registered office: India

Name reservation
DSC support
DPIN for designated partners
FiLLiP filing
LLP agreement drafting
Form 3 filing
PAN
TAN
Certificate of Incorporation

*Fees depend on the number of partners or directors, state-specific stamp duty and statutory charges, and the scope confirmed after review. Government charges are payable at actuals.

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Is this right for you?

Should you register an LLP?

Usually a strong fit if you

are two or more partners running an operating or professional practice
want limited liability without a company's board structure
prefer flexible internal management defined by agreement
expect lighter recurring corporate compliance than a company
want a separate legal identity for contracts and assets
do not plan to raise institutional equity in the near term

Consider another structure if you

expect venture or institutional equity investment
want to issue shares or ESOPs to a team
are a single founder with no partner
need the credibility profile that some large buyers associate with companies

This is a general orientation, not individual legal advice. Structure should be reviewed against your actual plans.

What exactly is an LLP?

A Limited Liability Partnership is a body corporate registered under the LLP Act, 2008. It combines the operational flexibility of a partnership with limited liability for its partners: the LLP itself holds contracts, assets and liabilities, while the internal relationship between partners is governed by the LLP agreement rather than by a rigid board structure.

Separate legal entity
The LLP can contract, own assets and sue or be sued in its own name, independently of its partners.
Limited liability
Partner liability is generally limited to their agreed contribution, subject to law and to acts of fraud or wrongful conduct.
Agreement-driven
Profit sharing, management rights, admission and exit of partners are set by the LLP agreement you sign.
Perpetual succession
Change of partners does not by itself end the LLP.

Why founders choose this structure

Limited liability
Partners are generally exposed only to their agreed contribution, unlike an unregistered partnership firm.
Separate legal identity
Bank accounts, contracts, leases and intellectual property sit with the LLP, not with individuals.
Flexible management
There is no mandatory board or shareholder meeting structure; governance follows your LLP agreement.
Lighter corporate compliance
Annual filings are fewer than a company's in typical cases, and audit applies only above prescribed thresholds.
Partner continuity
Partners can be admitted or retired under the agreement without disturbing the entity.
Credible for contracts
An LLPIN and MCA-visible records support vendor onboarding, tenders and lender diligence.

Eligibility and basic requirements

Minimum two partners
An LLP needs at least two partners; there is no prescribed upper limit.
Two designated partners
At least two designated partners are required, and they must be individuals.
Resident designated partner
At least one designated partner must satisfy the residence-in-India requirement prescribed under law.
No minimum capital
There is no prescribed minimum contribution; contribution should still reflect genuine business need.
Registered office in India
A valid Indian address with supporting proof is required for the registered office.
Lawful business activity
The proposed activity must be lawful; certain regulated activities are not suited to the LLP form.

Readiness check

Are you ready to register your LLP?

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Getting started

Let's get the basics in place.

01
Do you have at least two partners willing to be designated partners?
02
Will at least one designated partner meet the residence-in-India requirement?
03
Have you agreed capital contribution and profit-sharing between partners?
04
Do you have KYC documents ready for every partner?
05
Do you have registered-office proof with an owner NOC where needed?
06
Have you shortlisted two or three name options?

Your score is only a starting point. A short consultation can confirm your proposed structure, name strategy and documentation before filing begins.

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Getting started

Let's get the basics in place.

LLP name
Partners
Contribution
Office address
Business activity

Documents you'll need

PAN of every proposed partner
Identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence)
Address proof — recent bank statement or utility bill
Passport-size photograph
Email address and mobile number for each partner

From partners to a registered LLP.

A clear sequence, with the agreement handled properly — not as an afterthought.

01Day 1–2
Information & KYC
Partner KYC, proposed contribution, profit-sharing intent, business activity and office details are collected and reviewed for completeness.
02Day 2–4
Digital signatures
DSCs are arranged for the designated partners who will sign the MCA forms.
03Day 3–6
Name reservation
Shortlisted names are checked against MCA rules and existing marks, then applied for. Approval remains at the Registrar's discretion.
04Day 5–9
FiLLiP filing
The incorporation application is filed with subscriber details, consents and registered-office proof, along with PAN and TAN requests.
05Varies
Registrar processing
The Registrar examines the application; any resubmission or clarification is handled by our team.
06Post approval
LLP agreement & Form 3
The agreement is executed on the applicable stamp paper and filed in Form 3 within the prescribed period, after which you receive a post-registration briefing.

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Your LLP kit

Everything needed to get your LLP registered.

01
Name reservation
Included
Availability review against MCA naming rules and existing names and marks, with resubmission support where required.
02
Digital Signature Certificates
Included
DSC procurement support for designated partners, since MCA forms are signed digitally.
03
DPIN / DIN allotment
Included
Designated partner identification applied for through the incorporation form for partners who do not already hold one.
04
FiLLiP incorporation filing
Included
The incorporation application prepared, verified and filed with the Registrar.
05
LLP agreement drafting
Included
Capital contribution, profit sharing, management rights, admission and exit terms drafted for your partners.
06
Form 3 filing
Included
The LLP agreement filed with the Registrar within the prescribed period after incorporation.
07
PAN and TAN
Included
Applied for through the incorporation process for the LLP.
08
Certificate of Incorporation & LLPIN
Included
Issued by the Registrar on approval and handed over with your statutory identifiers.
09
Bank account facilitation
On request
Coordination and documentation support for opening the LLP's current account.
10
GST registration
On request
Applied for separately where applicable to your turnover, state presence or activity.

Stamp duty on the LLP agreement is a state-specific statutory cost and is payable at actuals. We confirm applicability before execution.

What LLP registration costs

LLP costs vary with the number of designated partners, the DSCs required and — significantly — state stamp duty on the LLP agreement, which is linked to contribution. We confirm the exact figure in writing before starting.

Professional fee from

Starting from ₹7,499professional fee

GST extra at 18%. Government / statutory fees at actuals.

Professional fee
MYFINTAX fee
Advisory, drafting, filing and follow-up through registration and Form 3.
MCA filing fees
Statutory
Statutory fees for name reservation and incorporation forms, payable at actuals.
Stamp duty on the LLP agreement
Statutory
State-specific and generally linked to contribution; payable at actuals.
Digital Signature Certificates
Varies
Charged per designated partner, depending on the certifying authority and validity.

Government charges are payable at actuals and can change. Nothing is filed before you approve the scope and cost.

LLP compared with the alternatives

Parameter	LLPThis page	Private Limited	Partnership firm	Proprietorship
Governing law	LLP Act, 2008	Companies Act, 2013	Partnership Act, 1932	No separate entity law
Separate legal entity	Yes	Yes	No	No
Liability	Limited to contribution	Limited to shareholding	Unlimited	Unlimited
Minimum owners	2 partners	2 shareholders	2 partners	1 proprietor
Equity funding	Not share-based	Investor friendly	Not suitable	Not suitable
Recurring compliance	Moderate	Higher	Lower	Lowest
Statutory audit	Above prescribed thresholds	Applicable	Tax audit if applicable	Tax audit if applicable

Indicative comparison for orientation only. Applicability of audit, tax and regulatory requirements depends on your facts.

After registration

What your LLP needs in its first year.

Week 1
Set up operations
- Execute the LLP agreement on the correct stamp paper
- File Form 3 within the prescribed period
- Open the LLP current account
- Record contribution from partners
Month 1
Registrations where applicable
- GST registration if applicable
- MSME / Udyam registration
- Professional tax and shops registration by state
- TDS process where payments attract deduction
Ongoing
Books and monthly compliance
- Maintain books of account
- GST returns where registered
- TDS payments and quarterly returns
- Partner drawings recorded correctly
Annual
Statutory filings
- Form 11 annual return
- Form 8 statement of account and solvency
- Income-tax return of the LLP
- Audit where prescribed thresholds are crossed

Due dates and thresholds are prescribed by law and can change; we run your calendar so nothing is missed.

Registration is the start — the compliance is the business.

Accounting, GST, TDS, ROC filings and advisory sit with the same team, so nothing falls between vendors after your LLP is registered.

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Mistakes that cost LLPs time and money

Treating the LLP agreement as a formality
The agreement governs profit sharing, decision rights and exit. A generic template is where partner disputes usually begin.
Missing the Form 3 deadline
The agreement must be filed within the prescribed period after incorporation; late filing attracts additional fees.
Assuming no filings if there is no business
Form 11 and Form 8 are due even for a dormant LLP, and late fees accrue per day of delay.
Choosing LLP when equity funding is planned
LLPs do not issue shares. Investors typically expect a company structure, and converting later costs more.
Understating contribution to save stamp duty
Contribution should reflect commercial reality; it also affects partner rights under the agreement.

Why MYFINTAX

CA-led judgement
Your structure and documents are reviewed by a Chartered Accountant, not simply pushed through a form.
End-to-end responsibility
One team from documentation to registration and the compliance that follows.
Transparent scope
You know what is professional fee, what is statutory and what varies before you commit.
Business-first advice
Structure is recommended against your plans, not sold as a default.
Continuity
Accounting, GST, TDS, payroll, ROC and CFO support sit in the same ecosystem when you need them.

“MYFINTAX has been a true partner in our compliance journey. From GST filings and ROC annual returns to trademark registration, everything is handled professionally and on time. Their proactive approach has helped our creative brand stay protected and compliant.”
Snehal Tripathi
Director, Roboto Studio Pvt Ltd
“Our export compliance, IEC, and legal structuring were managed end-to-end by MYFINTAX. Their expert guidance on Startup India registration and tax exemption eligibility was particularly valuable for our global trade operations.”
Shweta SK Tirkey
Director, ArchAngel Exim Private Limited
“As a financial services business, MYFINTAX's assistance with DPIIT recognition, income tax filings, and trademark protection gave us the right support for our growth journey. Their team understands the nuances of regulatory compliance and startup taxation and provides practical guidance whenever required.”
Nitin Nashine
Director, GISA Insurance Brokers Limited

An approved LLP name is not brand protection.

MCA approval lets you register under that name. Exclusive rights over a brand name or logo come from trademark registration in the relevant classes.

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FAQs

LLP Registration in India — questions founders ask

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Content reviewed for current regulatory and procedural relevance on 12 August 2026.

Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the MCA incorporation process (RUN-LLP / FiLLiP and Form 3).

Content is for general informational purposes and does not constitute case-specific professional advice. Requirements, fees and processing depend on your facts and current Government procedure.

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LLP Registration in India

Limited Liability Partnership

Should you register an LLP?

Usually a strong fit if you

Consider another structure if you

What exactly is an LLP?

Separate legal entity

Limited liability

Agreement-driven

Perpetual succession

Why founders choose this structure

Limited liability

Separate legal identity

Flexible management

Lighter corporate compliance

Partner continuity

Credible for contracts

Eligibility and basic requirements

Minimum two partners

Two designated partners

Resident designated partner

No minimum capital

Registered office in India

Lawful business activity

Are you ready to register your LLP?

Documents you'll need

From partners to a registered LLP.

Information & KYC

Digital signatures

Name reservation

FiLLiP filing

Registrar processing

LLP agreement & Form 3

Talk to a Chartered Accountant before you register.

Everything needed to get your LLP registered.

Name reservation

Digital Signature Certificates

DPIN / DIN allotment

FiLLiP incorporation filing

LLP agreement drafting

Form 3 filing

PAN and TAN

Certificate of Incorporation & LLPIN

Bank account facilitation

GST registration

What LLP registration costs

Professional fee

MCA filing fees

Stamp duty on the LLP agreement

Digital Signature Certificates

LLP compared with the alternatives

What your LLP needs in its first year.

Set up operations

Registrations where applicable

Books and monthly compliance

Statutory filings

Registration is the start — the compliance is the business.

Mistakes that cost LLPs time and money

Treating the LLP agreement as a formality

Missing the Form 3 deadline

Assuming no filings if there is no business

Choosing LLP when equity funding is planned

Understating contribution to save stamp duty

Why MYFINTAX

CA-led judgement

End-to-end responsibility

Transparent scope

Business-first advice

Continuity