Need Conversion process of CA Proprietary firm to CA Partnership Firm

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This guide outlines the process for converting a CA proprietorship firm into a partnership firm, focusing on the ICAI SSP Portal. It covers finalising the partnership deed, registering it, and applying for the conversion on the SSP Portal with necessary documents. Additionally, it details the steps for closing the proprietorship's GST registration and obtaining a new GSTIN for the partnership, along with settling any outstanding tax matters.

ram nagesh

ram nagesh (Querist)
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18 November 2025 Need Conversion process of CA Propreiotary firm to CA Partnnership Firm in SSP Portal step wise. We are two partners alredy have partnership deed. then what is the next process to conversion?. and close propreiotory firm's gst & all other matters?. Please kindly answer my doubts?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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18 November 2025 Finalize Partnership Structure and Deed

Confirm the terms with your new partner(s); ensure the partnership deed is drafted with all relevant business continuity, transfer, and induction details.

The deed should reference past proprietorship operations and state the conversion along with assets and liabilities transfer.

Register the Partnership Deed

Get the partnership deed notarized and, if required, registered with the local Registrar of Firms.

Obtain a new PAN in the name of the partnership firm.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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18 November 2025 Apply on ICAI SSP Portal

Log into the SSP Portal using your proprietor credentials.

Initiate the "Conversion/Change in Constitution" process within the ‘Firm Module’ of SSP.

Select ‘Proprietorship to Partnership’.

Upload the following required documents:

Registered partnership deed (signed by all partners)

Proof of registered address

PAN of new partnership firm

Resolution for conversion (if needed)

Declaration/undertaking about conversion.

Fill out partner details (including membership numbers), date of conversion, and transfer details.

Submit the application. The newly inducted partner(s) must verify/approve via their ICAI portal accounts.

Await ICAI Approval

ICAI will process your application; after verification, it will update your CA firm status from proprietorship to partnership in its records.

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18 November 2025 GST & Other Registration Closures
Apply for New GSTIN

Register for a new GSTIN in the name of the partnership firm.

Transfer Assets and Tax Credits

File returns/transfer pending ITC to the new firm (GSTR forms for ITC transfer).

Cancel Proprietorship GST

Log in to the GST portal using the proprietor credentials.

Select ‘Cancellation of Registration’ and fill Form GST REG-16, citing business structure change as the reason.

Attach supporting documents (conversion deed, PAN, closure declarations).

File final GST return (GSTR-10) within 3 months of cancellation application.

Settle all pending dues and taxes.

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