Partnership firm registration
Draft the partnership deed and register your firm with the Registrar of Firms.
LLP registration
Incorporate a Limited Liability Partnership with limited liability and a flexible structure.
About LLP registration
A Limited Liability Partnership is registered under the LLP Act, 2008. It is a separate legal entity, so the LLP can own property and enter contracts in its own name. Each partner's liability is limited to the contribution agreed, except for their own wrongful acts. It combines the flexibility of a partnership with the protection of a company, and has no minimum capital requirement.
An LLP needs at least two partners and at least two designated partners who are individuals, one of whom must be resident in India. Every LLP must file an annual return and a statement of accounts with the Registrar of Companies, even if there was no business during the year.
Who needs it
- Professionals and small businesses that want limited liability with less compliance than a company
- Family businesses moving out of a partnership firm
- Start-ups with a few founders who do not need to raise equity from investors
Documents required
Each partner and designated partner
- PAN (and passport for foreign nationals)
- Aadhaar or other identity proof such as voter ID or driving licence
- Address proof such as a bank statement or utility bill, not older than two months
- Passport-size photograph
- Mobile number and email ID
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for designated partners
Registered office
- Rent agreement and the owner's no-objection letter, or sale deed if owned
- Latest utility bill (not older than two months)
Details we will need from you
- Two or three preferred names for the LLP
- Business activity and objects
- Capital contribution and profit sharing ratio of each partner
Exact requirements can vary with your case and the authority. We confirm the final list when you contact us, so you collect everything once.
How we do it
- Digital signatures and DPINWe obtain DSC for designated partners and a Designated Partner Identification Number where needed.
- Name approvalWe reserve the LLP name with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Incorporation filingWe file the incorporation form with the details of partners, office and subscribers.
- Certificate of incorporationAfter approval you receive the certificate and the LLP Identification Number (LLPIN).
- LLP agreementThe agreement between partners is drafted, stamped and filed within 30 days of incorporation.
- PAN, TAN and bank accountWe apply for the LLP's PAN and TAN and help open the current account.
Time it takes
About 10 to 20 working days, depending on name approval and processing by the Registrar.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum capital?
No. You can start with any amount of capital.
What are the yearly filings?
Form 11 (annual return) is due by 30 May and Form 8 (statement of account and solvency) by 30 October each year, along with the income tax return.
Is an LLP taxed differently from a firm?
An LLP is taxed at its own rate, generally similar to a partnership firm. Partners' remuneration and interest are allowed within limits.
Related services
Private limited company registration
Incorporate a private limited company with a distinct legal identity and room to raise funds.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Get a DSC to sign and file returns, company forms and tenders online.
ROC annual filings for companies and LLPs
Annual returns, financial statements and event-based filings with the Registrar of Companies.