Want To Start LLP In India? Check Out This Complete Guide

With both partnerships and companies having their drawbacks here’s another form of organisation that we’ll discuss – LLP. This blog is intended for those companies or start-ups who wish to start an LLP in India.
In this blog, we’ll see the setting up of a limited liability partnership in India

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Here is a step-by-step guide to incorporating an LLP in India:

1. Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 2 designated partners (at least 1 must be a resident Indian)
- At least 1 DPIN/DIN for each designated partner
- Registered office address in India
- No minimum capital requirement

2. Step-by-Step Process:
Step 1: Obtain DPIN (Designated Partner Identification Number) for all designated partners — apply via MCA portal using Form DIR-3 with PAN and Aadhaar
Step 2: Name Reservation — apply via MCA portal using RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique Name for LLP) — submit 2 name choices
Step 3: File FiLLiP (Form for Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership) on MCA portal — attach: subscriber sheet, proof of registered office, identity/address proofs of partners, consent of partners
Step 4: MCA issues Certificate of Incorporation with LLP Identification Number (LLPIN)
Step 5: Execute LLP Agreement (Form 3) within 30 days of incorporation — must be filed with MCA

3. Post-Incorporation Compliances:
- Apply for PAN and TAN of the LLP
- Open a bank account in LLP's name
- GST registration if turnover exceeds threshold
- Shops & Establishment registration
- File Form 8 (accounts) and Form 11 (annual return) every year

4. Costs: Government filing fees range from Rs. 500 to Rs. 5,000 depending on capital contribution. Professional fees vary.

5. Advantages of LLP: Limited liability, no minimum capital, pass-through taxation (not subject to DDT), easier compliance vs Pvt Ltd, no mandatory statutory audit below Rs. 40 lakh turnover.

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