Limited Liability Partnership Registration
An LLP gives partners limited liability with substantially lighter compliance than a company. For professional services, consultancies and partner-run businesses that do not need equity funding, it is often the better fit.
- Limited liability with partnership flexibility
- No mandatory audit below ₹40 lakh turnover
- Government fee from ₹500
- Registration in 10–15 working days
- Government fee from
- ₹200
- Our fee from
- ₹5,999
- Typical timeline
- 1–2 weeks
Where an LLP is the right choice
An LLP is governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. It combines a company's limited liability with a partnership's operational flexibility. The LLP is a separate legal entity with perpetual succession, but partners are not personally liable for the LLP's debts or for another partner's misconduct.
The compliance advantage is real. An LLP does not require a statutory audit unless turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. There is no requirement for board meetings, no minimum number of meetings, and only two annual filings — Form 8 and Form 11. For a small services business the annual compliance cost is a fraction of a company's.
The internal structure is set by the LLP agreement rather than by statute. Profit sharing, management rights, capital contribution, admission and exit of partners are all negotiated between the partners. This flexibility suits professional firms where partners want bespoke arrangements.
The limitation is capital. An LLP cannot issue shares, cannot grant ESOPs, and cannot take equity investment in the way a company can. Venture funds do not invest in LLPs. If external equity funding is on your roadmap, incorporate a company instead — converting later is possible but adds cost and tax complexity.
What llp registration gives you
The practical advantages, not the marketing version.
Limited liability for partners
Personal assets are protected. One partner is not liable for another's wrongful acts or negligence.
Lower compliance burden
Two annual filings, no mandatory board meetings, no statutory audit below the turnover threshold.
No audit until ₹40 lakh turnover
Audit is required only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution — a significant saving for small firms.
Flexible internal arrangements
The LLP agreement governs profit sharing, management and exit terms as the partners agree.
No minimum capital
You can start with any contribution amount. Government fee is just ₹500 up to ₹1 lakh contribution.
Perpetual succession
The LLP continues despite changes in partners — unlike a traditional partnership firm.
The process, step by step
Every stage, with realistic timelines — including the ones that depend on the registry rather than on us.
- 11–2 days
Digital Signature Certificates
Class 3 DSCs obtained for all designated partners.
- 21–3 days
Name reservation (RUN-LLP)
Proposed names submitted to MCA. We check against existing LLPs, companies and trademarks first to avoid rejection.
- 32–3 days
FiLLiP filing
The incorporation form is filed with partner details, contribution, registered office and consent forms. DPINs are allotted for up to two designated partners without one.
- 43–7 days
Certificate of Incorporation
The ROC verifies and issues the Certificate of Incorporation with the LLPIN.
- 5Within 30 days
LLP agreement
The agreement is drafted, executed on stamp paper at the applicable state rate, and filed in Form 3 within thirty days of incorporation.
- 61–2 weeks
PAN, TAN and bank account
PAN and TAN applied for, bank account opened, and GST registration completed if applicable.
What you need to provide
Have these ready and the filing moves quickly. We tell you if anything is missing before we start.
From every partner
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport or driving licence
- Latest bank statement or utility bill (not older than 2 months)
- Passport-size photograph
- Email address and mobile number
For the registered office
- Electricity bill or property tax receipt (not older than 2 months)
- Rent agreement, if rented
- No Objection Certificate from the property owner
LLP-specific
- Proposed LLP name with business activity description
- Capital contribution by each partner
- Profit-sharing ratio agreed between partners
- Consent of designated partners (Form 9)
- Subscriber sheet with partner signatures
Official government fees
These are statutory fees payable to the government, separate from our professional fee. We never mark them up.
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation (RUN-LLP) | ₹200 | Per application. |
| FiLLiP — contribution up to ₹1 lakh | ₹500 | Incorporation form. |
| FiLLiP — contribution ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh | ₹2,000 | Incorporation form. |
| FiLLiP — contribution ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh | ₹4,000 | Incorporation form. |
| FiLLiP — contribution above ₹10 lakh | ₹5,000 | Incorporation form. |
| Form 3 (LLP agreement) filing | ₹500–₹5,000 | Same slab structure as FiLLiP. |
| Digital Signature Certificate | ₹1,500–₹2,500 | Per designated partner. |
| Stamp duty on LLP agreement | ₹500–₹15,000 | Varies by state and contribution amount. |
DPIN allotment is included in FiLLiP for up to two designated partners who do not already hold one. Stamp duty on the LLP agreement varies widely by state — Maharashtra and Delhi calculate it as a percentage of contribution with a cap.
Transparent professional fees
Fixed fees, quoted upfront. Government fees are charged at cost and shown separately on every invoice.
LLP Starter
Incorporation essentials for two partners.
- 2 Digital Signature Certificates
- Name reservation (RUN-LLP)
- FiLLiP filing with DPIN allotment
- Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN and TAN application
LLP Complete
Incorporation plus agreement and trading readiness.
- Everything in LLP Starter
- LLP agreement drafted and Form 3 filed
- GST registration
- Bank account opening assistance
- MSME / Udyam registration
- First-year compliance calendar
LLP + Brand
Register the firm and protect the name together.
- Everything in LLP Complete
- Trademark search and clearance report
- Trademark application in one class
- Name conflict check before filing
- Partner IP assignment clauses in the agreement
Questions we get asked
If your question is not here, send it over — we answer directly rather than routing you to a form.
LLP or Private Limited — which is better?
Is audit mandatory for an LLP?
What is the annual compliance for an LLP?
Can an LLP be converted into a Private Limited Company?
When must the LLP agreement be filed?
Can a foreign national be an LLP partner?
Still unsure? Book a free consultation and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right service for you.
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