LLP Registration · Chennai
LLP Registration in Chennai
Limited liability with partnership-style flexibility — DPIN, name reservation, FiLLiP filing, and LLP Agreement drafting handled end-to-end.
What is an LLP and who is it for?
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a hybrid business structure, registered under the LLP Act, 2008, that combines the operational flexibility of a partnership with limited liability protection for its partners — no partner is personally liable for another partner's misconduct or the LLP's debts beyond their agreed contribution. This makes it a common choice for professional services firms, consultancies, and small partnerships that want liability protection without the higher compliance burden and share-capital structure of a Private Limited Company. LLPs cannot raise equity funding from investors the way a Private Limited Company can, which is the main reason startups planning to raise venture capital choose Private Limited instead. For current rules and procedures, see the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
What's included
Designated Partner Identification (DPIN/DIN)
Obtaining DPIN and Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for all designated partners.
Name Reservation (RUN-LLP)
Checking name availability against the MCA and trademark databases and reserving your LLP's name.
FiLLiP Filing
Filing the integrated incorporation form with the Registrar, covering incorporation, PAN, and TAN in one submission.
LLP Agreement Drafting
Drafting the LLP Agreement defining profit-sharing ratios, partner rights and duties, and exit/admission terms — filed within 30 days of incorporation.
Conversion to LLP
Converting an existing partnership firm or private company into an LLP, including asset transfer and re-registration of licenses.
Post-Registration Compliance Setup
Guidance on the annual Form 8 (Statement of Account) and Form 11 (Annual Return) filing calendar every LLP must follow.
Step-by-step LLP registration process
- 1
DPIN and Digital Signature
We obtain DPIN and Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates for all designated partners — required to sign the electronic MCA forms.
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Name reservation (RUN-LLP)
We check name availability against the MCA and trademark databases and reserve your LLP's name.
- 3
FiLLiP filing
We file the integrated FiLLiP form with the Registrar, covering incorporation, PAN, and TAN in one submission.
- 4
Certificate of Incorporation
On approval, the Registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation along with your LLP's PAN and TAN.
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LLP Agreement filing
The LLP Agreement, defining profit-sharing and partner rights, is drafted and filed within 30 days of incorporation — a separate deadline from incorporation itself.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many partners does an LLP need?
A minimum of 2 partners, with at least 2 designated partners who hold a DPIN and are responsible for regulatory compliance — there is no upper limit on the total number of partners, unlike a Private Limited Company's 200-shareholder cap. At least one designated partner must be a resident of India.
How long does LLP registration take?
With documents ready, LLP registration through FiLLiP typically takes 10–15 working days, covering DPIN/DSC issuance, name reservation, and incorporation. The LLP Agreement must then be filed separately within 30 days of incorporation — missing this specific deadline attracts its own late filing penalty even though the LLP itself is already registered.
What is the difference between an LLP and a Private Limited Company?
An LLP has lower compliance requirements (no mandatory statutory audit unless turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or capital contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh) and no share-capital structure, but cannot raise equity investment from external investors the way a company can. A Private Limited Company suits businesses planning to raise funding; an LLP suits professional and services partnerships that want liability protection without that compliance overhead.
Is a statutory audit mandatory for an LLP?
Only if the LLP's annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or its capital contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh — below both thresholds, an LLP is not required to have its accounts audited, which is one of the main compliance-cost advantages over a Private Limited Company.
Can an existing partnership firm convert to an LLP?
Yes. We handle conversion of partnership firms into LLPs, including the required consent of all partners, asset and liability transfer, and re-registration of GST, MSME, and bank accounts under the LLP's name and PAN.
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