Limited Liability Partnership

Who can use this

• Individual Indian residents
• NRI with valid PAN
• Bodies corporate
• Partnership firms converting to LLP
• Minimum 2 partners required

Who cannot use this

• Sole proprietors (LLP requires minimum 2 partners)
• Persons disqualified as directors
• Minors
• Undischarged bankrupts

Documents required

• PAN certificate (copy) for all partners
• Aadhaar card (copy) for all partners
• Proof of registered office: lease deed, electricity bill, or property tax receipt
• Passport (if NRI partner)
• Residential address proof for each partner
• Partnership deed (if converting from partnership)

Step-by-step process

1. Access MCA portal and select FiLLiP form — Visit https://www.mca.gov.in. Click 'e-Services' > 'LLP Incorporation' > 'FiLLiP Form'. Create MCA account if you're a first-time user.
2. Enter proposed LLP name and verify availability — Provide your proposed LLP name (ending with 'LLP'). The portal instantly checks availability against the MCA database. Choose alternative if unavailable.
3. Select LLP business activity — Choose your LLP business activity from the dropdown (professional services, trading, manufacturing, etc.). Select NICS code if applicable.
4. Provide registered office address — Enter the address of your registered office: street, locality, city, state, and PIN code. Ensure you have control over this address (lease/ownership proof).
5. Add designated partners — Provide information for each designated partner: full name, PAN, date of birth, email, mobile, residential address, and Aadhaar. LLP requires minimum 2 designated partners.
6. Link partner DSC details — For each partner with DSC, provide the DSC certificate details. At least one partner must have DSC for e-signing the incorporation form.
7. Upload registered office proof — Upload proof of control over registered office: lease deed, property ownership certificate, electricity bill, water bill, or property tax receipt (not older than 2 months).
8. Review and finalize LLP agreement — Accept the standard LLP Agreement or customize clauses. The portal provides a template agreement for adoption. Review profit-sharing ratio and partner roles.
9. Verify all details before signing — The portal displays a complete summary of: LLP name, designated partners, business activity, registered office, and agreement clauses. Verify accuracy of all entries.
10. Digitally sign FiLLiP form with DSC — Click 'E-sign with DSC'. Select the partner's DSC. Your DSC provider will authenticate. Digitally sign the FiLLiP form.
11. Submit FiLLiP form to MCA — After e-signing, click 'Submit'. You will receive a reference number. MCA will process the form and issue a receipt.
12. Receive DIN for designated partners — Within a few hours, each designated partner will receive DIN (Director Identification Number) via email from MCA. Save the DIN for future filings.
13. MCA issues Certificate of Registration (CRN) — Within 1-2 days, MCA will issue the LLP Certificate of Registration with a unique 21-character Identification Number (LLP ID). Download from the portal.
14. Collect PAN and DSC for the LLP — MCA simultaneously applies for PAN for the LLP entity. PAN will be assigned by Income Tax Department and sent via email within 1-2 days.

Related reading

• How to Register an LLP in India: FiLLiP Process, Documents & vs Pvt Ltd
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