Limited Liability Partnership Registration in India
Name approval, DSC, DPIN, FiLLiP filing, LLP agreement and Form 3, handled by a named CA or CS. Transparent professional fees, with government fees itemised separately.
Starter
You're registered
- Name reservation
- DSC and DPIN for 2 designated partners
- LLP agreement drafted with custom clauses
- FiLLiP filed with MCA
- Certificate of incorporation
- PAN and TAN
- Form 3, LLP agreement filed
- A named CA or CS on your project
Launch
You're operational
- Everything in Starter — incorporation, LLP agreement, PAN, TAN
- GST registration
- Professional tax registration
- PF and ESIC registration
- MSME Udyam registration
- Shop Act registration
- A named CA or CS on your project
Growth
You're compliant through your first annual filings
- Everything in Launch — incorporation, LLP agreement, all registrations
- First Form 11 and Form 8 after incorporation
- Statement of account and solvency prepared
- Form 8 filed
- Form 11, annual return filed
- A named CA or CS on your project
Our LLP annual compliance service is ₹11,988 a year on its own — ₹999 a month. Included here.
"First" means the first filings after incorporation, not a calendar year. If your LLP is formed after 30 September, its first financial year can run until 31 March of the following year, so these filings may be more than a year away.
Not included: bookkeeping, ITR-5 (the LLP's income tax return), GST and TDS returns, and statutory audit. Audit is needed only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh, and is quoted separately.
Note: Government fees are charged at actuals and 18% GST applies to our fee. You get the full amount in writing before you pay.
How Much You Save with a Plan
All figures are professional fees. Government fees and 18% GST apply in the same way whichever way you buy.
Missing Form 11 or Form 8 gets expensive. MCA charges an additional fee on each late form, and it keeps adding up for every day the form stays unfiled. The Growth plan files your first Form 11 and Form 8 for you.
Example: Total Cost for a Typical LLP
Two designated partners, total contribution of ₹1,00,000, registered office in Maharashtra, Starter plan:
Government fees and stamp duty checked on 9 October 2026. Stamp duty differs by state and rises with contribution. Notary charges and any PAN/TAN processing charge MCA levies at filing are extra, at actuals. On Launch or Growth, add the plan difference plus 18% GST. We send your exact total in writing before you pay.
Add-ons
Free resubmission. If MCA raises a query or asks for resubmission on a filing we prepared, we reply and refile at no extra professional fee.
What the package price does not include
- MCA government fees, at actuals. The FiLLiP fee depends on the partners' total contribution and starts at ₹500 for contribution up to ₹1 lakh. Form 3 carries its own MCA fee. We itemise every government fee before you pay.
- Stamp duty on the LLP agreement. Set by the state where your registered office is, and usually linked to the contribution amount.
- 18% GST on our professional fee.
- Bookkeeping, ITR-5, GST returns and TDS returns. None of the plans include these, including Growth. We quote them separately if you need them.
Which Launch-plan registrations apply to you
Not every LLP needs every registration in the Launch plan. Professional tax and Shop Act registration are state laws and do not apply in every state. PF and ESIC become mandatory only once you cross employee-count thresholds. GST depends on your turnover and the type of supplies you make. We tell you which ones apply before we file anything.
LLP Registration at a Glance
LLP registration is the process of incorporating a Limited Liability Partnership with the Registrar of Companies under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. Registration of a limited liability partnership is done entirely online on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal.
Who can form one: at least two partners, who can be individuals or bodies corporate. At least two designated partners must be individuals, and at least one of them must be resident in India.
Why it matters: registration of an LLP is mandatory. A business becomes an LLP only when the Registrar issues its certificate of incorporation. Before that, it has no separate legal identity and no limited liability as an LLP.
The LLP registration form: FiLLiP (Form for incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership). One FiLLiP filing covers name reservation, DPIN for designated partners who need one, incorporation, and the LLP's PAN and TAN.
After incorporation: the partners sign the LLP agreement and file it with the Registrar in LLP Form 3 within 30 days. FiLLiP creates the LLP; Form 3 records the agreement. They are two separate filings.
Partnership firms work differently. Registering a firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is optional. There is no such thing as an unregistered LLP.
Why Partners Choose an LLP
- Separate legal entity. The LLP can own property, sign contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name. It continues even when partners join or leave.
- Limited liability. A partner is generally not personally liable for the LLP's debts or for another partner's misconduct. That protection does not cover a partner's own fraud or wrongful acts.
- Management set by your agreement. Profit share, decision-making and partner entry and exit are written into your LLP agreement rather than fixed by statute.
- Lighter annual filings than a company. Two MCA returns a year, and an audit only above set turnover or contribution limits.
- No minimum capital. Partners decide the contribution.
An LLP is not the right structure for every business. See who it suits and when another structure fits better.
Who Should Consider LLP Formation
LLP formation tends to suit businesses run by two or more people who want limited liability without company-level compliance.
Professional Firms
CAs, company secretaries, lawyers, architects and consultants. Some professional bodies have their own rules for practising through an LLP, so check with your institute.
Agencies & Service Businesses
Agencies and service businesses with two or more owners, such as IT, design, marketing and advisory firms.
Family Businesses
Family businesses that want each member's role and profit share written down in a binding agreement.
Joint Ventures
Joint ventures between individuals, companies or other LLPs.
Foreign & NRI Partners
Businesses with foreign or NRI partners. Foreign investment in an LLP is allowed in sectors open to 100% investment under the automatic route without performance-linked conditions.
When Another Structure Fits Better
- Planning to raise equity from angels or venture capital, or to offer ESOPs? An LLP cannot issue shares. Look at Private Limited Company registration.
- Starting alone? An LLP needs two partners. A One Person Company gives a single founder limited liability.
- Want the lowest set-up cost and comfortable with unlimited personal liability? Partnership firm registration is simpler.
Still deciding? Compare LLP, Pvt Ltd, OPC and partnership side by side, or ask us on the free call.
Why Use StartBusiness as Your LLP Formation Agent
An LLP formation agent prepares your documents and handles the MCA filings for you. Here is what working with us involves:
A Named CA or CS
A named CA or CS on your project, from the first call to the Form 3 filing.
Fixed Professional Fees
Government fees are charged at actuals and itemised before you pay.
Reviewed Before Filing
Every application reviewed before it is filed, to cut the risk of MCA resubmission requests.
Form 3 in Every Plan
Form 3 is included in every plan, so the 30-day agreement deadline is not left to you.
Trademark Name Check
Name checked against the trademark register as well as MCA. An MCA-approved name is not a trademark you own — register your trademark if the brand matters.
Same Team After Incorporation
The same team after incorporation, for GST registration and LLP annual compliance.
Pune Office, Fully Online
Fully online process. You do not need to visit us or any government office.
LLP Registration Requirements
Why 1,000+ Founders Trust StartBusiness
From documentation to MCA approvals, our experts manage every step of your incorporation—so you can focus on building your business instead of paperwork.
Founders Served
Across India with CA/CS support.
Working Days
Typical timeline to incorporation.
Dedicated CA/CS
Named professional on your file.
Itemised Billing
No hidden charges, fees at actuals.
Compare Your Registration Options
See how StartBusiness compares to DIY registration and traditional CA firms.
DIY/MCA and traditional CA routes are both valid paths to registration — this table compares what's included with each, not their reliability.
Documents Required for LLP Registration
The exact list depends on who the partners are and how the office is held. Utility bills and bank statements used as address proof should generally be dated within the last two months.
Working through the list with a co-founder? Use our interactive document checklist, choose LLP, and tick items off as you collect them.
What You Get:
Full-Service LLP Setup
You provide your documents. We handle everything else — every form, every filing, every follow-up with government portals — until your business is live.
What You Will Receive
- Certificate of incorporation with your LLPIN
- The LLP's PAN and TAN
- Class 3 DSCs for the designated partners
- Signed and stamped LLP agreement with custom clauses
- Form 3 filing receipt (SRN) from MCA
- A compliance calendar for your LLP's filings
What We Prepare & File for You
- FiLLiP incorporation form preparation and MCA filing
- Consent to act as designated partner (Form 9)
- Subscribers' consent sheet
- Professional certification by practising CA/CS
- Form 3 filing with Registrar of Companies
- GST, MSME, PT, PF & ESIC registrations (Launch & Growth plans)
Your Registration, Step by Step
A clear timeline from document upload to certificate — no guesswork, no waiting in the dark.
Typical total: 12–18 working days
Step 1
Free consultation and written scope
We confirm an LLP suits your plans, list the documents you need and send our fee in writing with government fees shown separately.
Step 2
Documents and DSC
You send partner KYC and office proof. We arrange Class 3 DSCs for the designated partners.
Step 3
Name check and reservation
We check the proposed name against MCA records and the trademark register, then reserve it — either through RUN-LLP or inside FiLLiP.
Step 4
FiLLiP filed with MCA
We prepare and file the LLP registration form with partner details, contribution, registered office proof and consents. It is certified by a practising professional and signed with DSC.
Step 5
Certificate of incorporation
Once the Registrar approves FiLLiP, the LLP is incorporated. You receive the certificate with your LLPIN (LLP identification number), the LLP's PAN and TAN, and DPINs for designated partners who needed one.
Step 6
LLP agreement signed and stamped
We draft the agreement with your clauses. Partners sign it on stamp paper of the value required in your state.
Step 7
Form 3 filed within 30 days
We file the signed agreement with the Registrar in LLP Form 3. Filing after 30 days attracts additional fees.
Incorporation comes first, the agreement second. FiLLiP creates the LLP. Form 3 is filed after incorporation to record the agreement. Until an agreement is filed, the default rules in the First Schedule of the LLP Act decide the partners' rights and duties — and those rarely match what partners actually agreed.
The LLP Agreement and Form 3
The LLP agreement is required to be registered with the Registrar of Companies through the MCA portal. It is filed in LLP Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation. Any later change to the agreement is also filed in Form 3, within 30 days of the change.
What a good LLP agreement covers
- Each partner's contribution, and how non-cash contribution is valued
- Profit and loss sharing ratio
- Who the designated partners are and what they are responsible for
- How decisions are made and which ones need every partner's consent
- Admitting a new partner, and how a partner retires or is removed
- Restrictions such as non-compete and confidentiality
- How disputes are resolved
- What happens if the LLP is wound up
Every plan includes drafting with custom clauses written around how your partners actually intend to work.
LLP vs Private Limited Company
The two structures both give limited liability and a separate legal identity. The differences that usually decide the choice:
Tax outcomes depend on profit level, partner remuneration and how money is taken out, so ask your CA to model both before you decide. If equity funding is likely, start with Private Limited Company registration — converting later costs more than choosing right now.
LLP vs Partnership Firm
Both have partners and both are taxed as firms. The difference is liability and legal standing:
Already running a partnership firm? It can be converted into an LLP under the LLP Act, keeping its business and assets. Ask us about conversion on the free call.
After Your LLP Is Registered
With the certificate, PAN and filed agreement, you can open a current account in the LLP's name. GST registration is needed if your turnover crosses the threshold or your type of supply requires it. Every LLP then files an annual return (Form 11) by 30 May and a statement of account and solvency (Form 8) by 30 October, along with its income tax return. Late Form 11 and Form 8 filings attract an additional fee that keeps adding up until they are filed. Designated partners file DIR-3 KYC once every three financial years, and within 30 days whenever their mobile number, email or address changes. Our LLP annual compliance service covers the MCA filings.
Not Sure Where to Begin?
Let's Talk.
Tell us who the partners are and where the registered office will be. On a free 15-minute call, a CA will confirm an LLP suits your plans, list the documents you need, and send the fee in writing — with government fees shown separately.
Talk to an ExpertFrequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Find quick, expert answers to everything you need to know before getting started
Yes, if you want to operate as an LLP. Registration of an LLP is mandatory because an LLP exists in law only from the date the Registrar incorporates it. Two or more people can run a business together without registering, but then it is a partnership firm or an informal arrangement, and the partners carry unlimited personal liability.
FiLLiP is the LLP registration form, filed on the MCA portal. It handles name reservation (unless you reserved the name earlier through RUN-LLP), DPIN for designated partners, incorporation and the LLP's PAN and TAN. Form 3 is not an incorporation form — it is used afterwards to file the LLP agreement.
Yes. The LLP agreement is required to be registered with the Registrar of Companies by filing LLP Form 3 on the MCA portal within 30 days of incorporation. The agreement must be signed by the partners and stamped as required by your state before it is filed.
MCA charges an additional fee on top of the normal Form 3 fee, and it increases with the length of the delay. Until the agreement is filed, the default provisions in the First Schedule of the LLP Act govern the partners' relationship.
Our professional fee is ₹8,999 (Starter), ₹13,999 (Launch) or ₹19,999 (Growth), plus 18% GST. On top of that you pay MCA fees at actuals — the FiLLiP fee starts at ₹500 for contribution up to ₹1 lakh and rises with contribution — and state stamp duty on the LLP agreement. We send the full amount in writing before you pay.
Usually 12–18 working days from complete documents to the certificate of incorporation. The timeline depends on DSC verification, name approval and MCA processing, including any resubmission the Registrar asks for. Form 3 is filed after incorporation, within the 30-day limit.
Yes. A salaried person can be a partner, but should check their employment contract for conflicts or non-compete terms. NRIs and foreign nationals can be partners and designated partners, as long as at least one designated partner is resident in India. Foreign investment rules apply to their contribution.
Yes. You need a recent utility bill for the premises and a no-objection certificate from the owner. If the property is rented, add the rent agreement.
No. The LLP Act sets no minimum contribution — partners agree it among themselves in the LLP agreement. Contribution can be money, property or services. The MCA fees and state stamp duty are linked to the total contribution.
Update the LLP agreement and file Form 4 with the Registrar within 30 days of the change. If the agreement changes, file Form 3 within 30 days as well. If a designated partner leaves, appoint a replacement so the LLP always has at least two designated partners, one of them resident in India.
Yes. For a new name, reserve it through RUN-LLP and then file Form 5. For a new registered office address, file Form 15. Moving the registered office to another state involves extra steps, so check with us first.
Yes. Form 11, Form 8 and the income tax return are due every year even if the LLP had no transactions. If the LLP has not carried on business for a year or more, partners can apply to close it with Form 24 once pending filings are complete.
A Small LLP is one with contribution of up to ₹25 lakh and turnover of up to ₹40 lakh. The government can raise these limits by notification (up to ₹5 crore and ₹50 crore). Small LLPs pay half the penalty for most defaults under the LLP Act. We confirm the current limits when you file.
A designated partner must be an individual, so a company or LLP cannot be one directly — it nominates an individual instead. An individual cannot be a partner at all if a court has found them of unsound mind, if they are an undischarged insolvent, or if their application to be declared insolvent is pending. Each designated partner also needs a DPIN or DIN and must give written consent.
Every designated partner is a partner, but not every partner is a designated partner. Designated partners are responsible for the LLP's legal filings and can be penalised for its defaults. Other partners contribute and share profits as the LLP agreement says, without those compliance duties.
“StartBusiness made our LLP registration incredibly simple. They handled all legal requirements and paperwork efficiently. Highly recommended for any new founders.”
Mr. Hemant Patil
Apaha Institute Of Construction Project Management LLP
“StartBusiness made our LLP registration incredibly simple. They handled all legal requirements and paperwork efficiently. Highly recommended for any new founders.”
Mr. Hemant Patil
Apaha Institute Of Construction Project Management LLP
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Legal requirements on this page were checked on 9 October 2026 against the MCA instruction kit for Form FiLLiP, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 as amended by the LLP (Amendment) Act, 2021, and the LLP Rules published by MCA. Fees and rules change; we confirm current requirements before every filing. This page is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation.