Hi I am trying to file Form 3 and linked Form 4 for changes in partners in LLP.
In this case an existing designated partner of the LLP is resigning and he is getting appointed as nominee of Body-corporate who is newly appointed as Designated Partner.
But I am facing error in filling Form 4 saying that the partners data in excel is not as per Form 3, checked many times but all seems to be correct.
Anyone can help to resolve, have raised a ticket with MCA helpdesk but still no solution provided.
Hi Neha,
This is a fairly common issue with LLP Form 3 and linked Form 4 filings, especially when there's a change involving resignation of a designated partner and appointment of a nominee of a body corporate.
The error message:
“partners data in excel is not as per Form 3”
usually means data mismatch or formatting error between the details entered in Form 3 and the partner details uploaded in Form 4 Excel.
Here are some tips to troubleshoot and fix this issue:
Ensure that the name, DIN/PAN, date of appointment/resignation, and partner type are exactly the same in Form 3 and Form 4.
Even a small spelling difference or an extra space can cause a mismatch.
Check the partner’s status (designated/nominee) matches exactly in both forms.
For the body corporate (company) as a designated partner, make sure the CIN (Corporate Identification Number) is correct.
The nominee partner appointed by the body corporate must be entered correctly with valid DIN or PAN.
Confirm that the nominee partner's details are not repeated or conflicting in the Excel sheet.
Download the latest MCA-approved Excel template for Form 4 from the MCA portal.
Make sure you haven’t edited or modified any formulas or hidden columns in the Excel.
Use the exact template format provided without adding extra rows or columns.
Do not change the header rows or column names.
Date of resignation/appointment should be in the proper format (dd/mm/yyyy) and consistent across both forms and Excel.
Incorrect date formats often cause rejection.
Sometimes, the order of partners in the Excel sheet should correspond with the order in Form 3.
Try arranging the partners in the same sequence.
Clear your browser cache or try using a different browser.
Sometimes MCA portal cache causes validation issues.
Use the MCA’s built-in “Check Form” or “Validate” option before uploading to catch errors early.
Re-download fresh Form 3 and Form 4 templates.
Re-enter partner details carefully without copy-pasting from other files.
Sometimes the MCA portal can be buggy — waiting and trying again after a few hours/days might help.
Keep following up with MCA Helpdesk.
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