LLP Registration Online in India
An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) gives partners limited liability protection while keeping compliance lower than a Private Limited Company. Ideal for professionals, consultants, and startups. Sharda Associates handles complete LLP registration—agreement, MCA filing, PAN.
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What Is an LLP and Why Is It Different from a Partnership Firm?
Professional service firms: CA firms, law firms, architect studios, consulting firms — where all partners are professionals and want combined practice with limited liability. ICAI allows CAs to practice in LLP form.
Startups seeking DPIIT recognition: DPIIT Startup India recognizes LLPs as eligible entities — LLP startups can access 80-IAC tax exemption for 3 years, angel tax exemption, and government startup scheme benefits.
Small and medium businesses wanting liability protection: Businesses where the partners want personal asset protection but don’t need the full compliance structure of a Pvt Ltd company.
Family businesses: Two or more family members running a business — LLP with family members as partners, easier profit distribution than a company.
Joint ventures: Two or more companies or individuals joining for a specific project — LLP provides a formal joint venture structure with limited liability.
LLP vs Partnership Firm vs Private Limited Company
Feature | Partnership Firm | LLP | Private Limited Company |
Liability | Unlimited | Limited | Limited |
Legal entity | Not separate | Separate | Separate |
Governing act | Partnership Act 1932 | LLP Act 2008 | Companies Act 2013 |
Registration | Registrar of Firms | MCA / RoC | MCA / RoC |
Annual ROC compliance | No | Yes (Form 8, Form 11) | Yes (more extensive) |
Annual cost | Very low | Low-moderate | Moderate-high |
Audit requirement | Not mandatory below threshold | Not mandatory below Rs.40 lakh turnover or Rs.25 lakh contribution | Mandatory always |
DPIIT startup eligibility | Not eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
Foreign investment | Not allowed | Allowed (FDI in LLP with govt approval for some sectors) | Allowed (automatic route most sectors) |
Minimum partners | 2 | 2 | 2 (called directors/shareholders) |
When to choose LLP over Pvt Ltd: Lower compliance burden (no mandatory audit below thresholds, fewer ROC filings) Suitable for professional firms (CA firms, law firms, architects, consultants, design studios) Partners want profit-sharing flexibility without board meeting formalities Startup wanting DPIIT eligibility with lower compliance than Pvt Ltd
When to choose Pvt Ltd over an LLP: Raising equity investment from angels or VCs (investors prefer Pvt Ltd shares) ESOPs for employees (easier in Pvt Ltd) Going public eventually (not possible from LLP)
Process & Time For LLP Registration
You will get everything from opening a bank account to getting your company started
Who Uses LLP in India?
Professional service firms: CA firms, law firms, architect studios, consulting firms — where all partners are professionals and want combined practice with limited liability. ICAI allows CAs to practice in LLP form.
Startups seeking DPIIT recognition: DPIIT Startup India recognizes LLPs as eligible entities — LLP startups can access 80-IAC tax exemption for 3 years, angel tax exemption, and government startup scheme benefits.
Small and medium businesses wanting liability protection: Businesses where the partners want personal asset protection but don’t need the full compliance structure of a Pvt Ltd company.
Family businesses: Two or more family members running a business — LLP with family members as partners, easier profit distribution than a company.
Joint ventures: Two or more companies or individuals joining for a specific project — LLP provides a formal joint venture structure with limited liability.
Documents Required for LLP Registration
For all designated partners: PAN card (mandatory) Aadhaar card Passport-size photograph Address proof — utility bill or bank statement (not older than 2 months) Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) — required for all designated partners for MCA filing
For the LLP’s registered office: Proof of address — rent agreement (if rented) or ownership document No-objection certificate (NOC) from owner if rented Utility bill for the premises (not older than 2 months)
Business-related: Proposed LLP name (check availability on MCA portal) Nature of business (principal business activity) LLP Agreement — the foundational document defining contribution, profit sharing, roles, admission/retirement of partners
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Basic Package
LLP Registration
₹
5499
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LLIPN
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FREE 2 DSC
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FREE PAN
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FREE TAN
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FREE ESIC
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FREE EPF
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MCA PROCESSING
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FLIP-Part A
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FLIP- Part-B
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ALLOTEMENT OF TWO PIN
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FREE GST REG
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LLP AGREEMENT
Smart Package
LLP Registration + MCA Compliance
₹
10990
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LLIPN
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FREE 2 DSC
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FREE PAN
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FREE TAN
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FREE ESIC
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FREE EPF
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MCA PROCESSING
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FLIP-Part A
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FLIP- Part-B
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ALLOTEMENT OF TWO PIN
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FREE GST REG
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LLP AGREEMENT
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FORM-3 (Agreement Registration)
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FORM-8 (Statement of Accounts)
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FORM-11 (Annual Return of LLP)
LLP Registration Process
Step 1 — Name reservation: Apply for name reservation on MCA portal (RUN-LLP — Reserve Unique Name for LLP). Name must not be identical or similar to existing companies or LLPs. 3-5 working days.
Step 2 — DSC for designated partners: Obtain Digital Signature Certificates for all designated partners (minimum 2). Required for online MCA filing. 1-2 working days.
Step 3 — DPIN (Designated Partner Identification Number): If any partner doesn’t already have a DPIN — apply through MCA. If they have a DIN (Director Identification Number) from a company, the same DIN works.
Step 4 — Incorporation filing (FiLLiP form): File Form FiLLiP (Form for Incorporation of LLP) on the MCA portal with all partner details, address proof, registered office documents. MCA processes and issues Certificate of Incorporation (CoI). 5-10 working days.
Step 5 — LLP Agreement filing: File the LLP Agreement (executed on stamp paper of appropriate value) with MCA within 30 days of incorporation. The agreement defines contribution, profit sharing, and operating rules.
Step 6 — PAN and TAN: Apply for PAN and TAN for the LLP — required for bank account, GST registration, and taxation.
Step 7 — Bank account: Open a current account in the LLP’s name using Certificate of Incorporation, LLP Agreement, and PAN.
Step 8 — GST registration: If applicable (turnover above Rs.20 lakh or inter-state supply) — GST registration in the LLP’s name.
Why Choose Sharda Associates for LLP Registration?
- Complete Setup — Name, DSC, Incorporation, Agreement, PAN, GST End-to-end LLP registration — from name check to operational bank account. One engagement, complete setup.
- LLP Agreement Drafted by CA — Not a Template LLP Agreement has significant financial and legal implications — contribution structure, profit sharing, admission/retirement of partners, and dissolution. Drafted correctly, not a filled-in generic template.
- DPIIT Startup India Pathway Where Applicable For LLPs with innovation or technology components — DPIIT recognition application alongside LLP registration. Tax exemption (80-IAC), angel tax exemption, startup scheme benefits.
- Compliance Calendar Set Up Annual Form 11, Form 8, ITR-5 — we set up the compliance calendar so the LLP doesn’t incur Rs.100/day MCA penalties for missed filings.
- Bhopal-Based — MP LLP Registration and National Coverage Madhya Pradesh LLP registrations and all-India remote service — digital process allows us to register LLPs for partners anywhere in India.
- Starting at Rs.2,999 · 3-5 Working Days +91 89899 77769
Frequently Asked Questions
An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) registered under LLP Act 2008 is a separate legal entity where partners have limited liability — personal assets are protected from business debts. A regular partnership firm (Partnership Act 1932) has unlimited liability — partners' personal assets are at risk. LLP also requires MCA registration and annual ROC compliance (Form 8, Form 11); a partnership firm does not.
Minimum 2 partners and 2 designated partners (who are responsible for legal compliance). There is no maximum limit on the number of partners in an LLP. At least one designated partner must be a resident Indian (ordinarily resident in India for tax purposes).
Not mandatory if annual turnover is below Rs.40 lakh AND total partner contribution is below Rs.25 lakh. Above either threshold — audit by a CA is mandatory. This is a significant compliance advantage over Private Limited Companies where audit is mandatory regardless of size.
Yes — LLPs are eligible entities for DPIIT Startup India recognition, provided the LLP is less than 10 years old, annual turnover is below Rs.100 crore, and it works toward innovation or improvement of products/services. DPIIT recognition provides 80-IAC income tax exemption for 3 years and angel tax exemption — benefits available to LLPs as well as Pvt Ltd companies.
The LLP Agreement is the foundational document defining partner contributions, profit and loss sharing ratio, roles, decision-making process, admission and retirement of partners, and dissolution procedure. It must be filed with MCA within 30 days of LLP incorporation (Form 3). If no agreement is filed, the default provisions of the LLP Act apply — which may not reflect what partners actually intended.
DPIN (Designated Partner Identification Number) is specific to LLPs — obtained by designated partners who don't have a DIN. If a partner already has a DIN (Director Identification Number from a company appointment), the same DIN serves as DPIN for LLP purposes. New LLP partners without any prior DIN/DPIN must apply for DPIN before LLP incorporation.
Starting at Rs.2,999 for LLP registration — includes name reservation, DSC, FiLLiP filing, LLP Agreement drafting, Certificate of Incorporation, PAN application. Government fees (MCA stamp duty on LLP Agreement, DSC token cost) are additional. Delivery: 3-5 working days. GST registration where applicable charged separately. Call +91 89899 77769.