LLP - Flexibility of a Partnership, Advantages of Private Limited

The concept of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) has been introduced in India by way of Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 with effect from 31st March 2008. LLPs combine the advantages of Private Limited Companies and Partnership firms into one.

Regulations and Framework

The MCA regulates all matters through a framework of rules and regulations and online filing requirements. It provides for and casts an obligation on LLPs to file various forms, returns and documents under various provisions with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) in an electronic mode within the prescribed time along with the prescribed fees.

The MCA has introduced the MCA21 Mission Mode Project (MCA21), which is the e-governance initiative from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It is one of the 27 Mission Mode Projects of the National e-Governance Plan and is designed to fully automate all processes related to proactive enforcement and compliance of legal requirements under the Act. This means that all types of filing, incorporation, etc., is to be undertaken via the online mode only.

E-filing under the LLP Act can be categorized as

Annual Filing

  • Form 8 : As per section 34 of Limited Liability Act, 2008 read with LLP rules, every LLP shall file a Statement of Accounts and Solvency under e-Form 8 within a period of 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year to which the statement relates (i.e. by 30-October of each year).
  • Form 11 : Every Limited Liability Partnership shall file an Annual Return within 60 days from the closure of the financial year (i.e. by 30-May of each year).

Event-Based Filing

These include filing of changes made to LLP agreement like change in partners, change in partnership sharing ratio or any other particulars

How to Incorporate a LLP in India

Broadly speaking, incorporating a company in India is a six-step process as shown.

Step-by-step Procedure for incorporating a Limited Partnership in India
  • Decide on the Partners and Designated Partners of the new LLP
  • Minimum 2 Designated partners to be appointed (only individual partners can be designated partners)
  • Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of all proposed partners
  • Obtaining Director Identification Number (DIN) of all proposed partners
  • Register DSC on MCA portal against the DIN
  • Apply for Availability of name (Form 1)
  • Once the name approval is received file incorporation documents (Form 2) within 90 days
  • LLP is incorporated (within 14 days of filing of Form 2)
  • Prepare LLP agreement
  • File LLP Agreement (Form 3) within 30 days of incorporation

If you are a fast-growing company or a start-up, incorporating your company as a Limited Liability Partnership might be a good idea. V. Purohit & Associates has the required technical expertise and legal resources to help you incorporate a LLP in India.

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