LLP - DPIN ofNominee for Body Corporate not accepted to be added as a partner

Hi Sumit,

In LLP filings, DPIN (Designated Partner Identification Number) is mandatory for individual designated partners only. However, when the partner being added is a body corporate, the system expects a DIN (Director Identification Number) for the nominee director of the body corporate, not a DPIN.

Key points:

• If the partner is an individual, you provide the DPIN.

• If the partner is a body corporate, you provide the corporate's CIN and the details of the nominee directorwith their DIN.

• The nominee director of the corporate partner cannot be given DPIN, as DPIN is only for individuals in LLP.

• When Mr. A is an individual nominee of a body corporate partner and also becoming a partner himself, his DPIN must be unique and not duplicated if he is already a designated partner elsewhere.

• If DPIN is not being accepted, ensure that:

  • Mr. A's DPIN is active and valid.

  • You are not trying to use the DPIN meant for a body corporate (which does not exist).

• If Mr. A is already a designated partner and now becoming a partner (non-designated), he still needs to be uniquely identified with DPIN.

How to proceed:

1. For Mr. A (individual nominee) becoming a partner:
   Use his valid DPIN. If the portal is rejecting it, check if Mr. A already holds DPIN in another LLP or company. Sometimes, there are system glitches requiring the use of DIN instead (if he’s also a director in companies).

2. For the body corporate partner:
   Provide the body corporate details (CIN) and the nominee director’s DIN.

3. If the system still rejects the DPIN:

   • Try clearing cache or use a different browser.

   • Check if the DPIN is linked correctly in MCA records.

   • Reach out to MCA helpdesk for specific system errors.