MCA extends LLP Form 8 Due Date till 30th December 2021



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the deadline for Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) to file their Statement of Account and Solvency (Form 8) without incurring additional fees. This extension, until 30th December 2021, is in response to challenges faced by LLPs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The move aims to support ease of compliance for businesses operating as LLPs.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on account of challenges faced by the LLPs due to COVID-19, has announced relaxations in paying additional fees in case of delay in filing of Form 8 (the Statement Account and Solvency) by Limited Liability Partnerships up to 30th December 2021. Read the official announcement below:

General Circular No.16/2021

e-File No: Policy-01/2/2021-CL-V-MCA
Government of India
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
5th Floor, 'A' Wing, Shastri Bhawan,
Dr. R.P. Road, New Delhi - 110001.
Dated: 26.10.2021

To,
The DGCoA,
All Regional Directors,
All Registrar of Companies,
Al Stakeholders.

Sub: Relaxations in paying additional fees in case of delay in of filing Form 8 (the Statement Account and Solvency) by Limited Liability Partnerships upto 30th December, 2021.- reg

LLP Form 8 Filing Deadline Extended to 30th December 2021

Sir/Madam,

This Ministry has received a representation seeking extension of timeline for filing the Statement of Account and Solvency without paying additional fees by LLPs on account of challenges faced by the LLPs due to COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the Government's constant efforts to promote ease of living and compliances for Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises doing business through the vehicle of LLP, it has been decided to allow LLPs to file Form 8 (the Statement of Account and Solvency) for the Financial Year 2020-2021 without paying additional fees upto 30th December, 2021.

2. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

(Chandan Kumar)
Deputy Director (Policy)

Copy forwarded to: -

  1. e Gov cell and web contents officer to place the circular on MCA website.
  2. Guard File.

FAQ :

The new deadline for filing LLP Form 8 without additional fees is 30th December 2021.

The deadline has been extended due to challenges faced by LLPs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Form 8 is the Statement of Account and Solvency for Limited Liability Partnerships.

Yes, the extension applies to all Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) for the Financial Year 2020-2021.

With the extension, LLPs can file Form 8 until 30th December 2021 without paying additional fees.




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