LLP Registration Online in India — Limited Liability Partnership at ₹4,999 + Govt. Fee
What an LLP is, and who should register one
A Limited Liability Partnership is a body corporate registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. It is a separate legal entity like a company, so partners are not personally liable for the LLP's debts beyond their agreed contribution, but it is run like a partnership: the partners decide everything through the LLP agreement, there are no shares, no board meetings and no annual general meeting.
Registration happens on the MCA portal through the FiLLiP form. Since 2022 FiLLiP also allots PAN and TAN, so an LLP comes out of the Registrar with everything it needs to open a bank account. Government fees are small: ₹200 for the name, ₹500 to ₹5,000 for FiLLiP depending on contribution, and state stamp duty on the LLP agreement.
An LLP fits you if you
- •Are chartered accountants, architects, consultants, agencies or any service business run by its partners
- •Want limited liability but do not plan to raise venture capital or issue ESOPs
- •Prefer a 30% flat tax with no dividend distribution tax and no deemed-dividend issues when profits are withdrawn
- •Want audit only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution, and just two annual filings (Form 11 and Form 8)
- •Are a foreign firm setting up an Indian arm in a sector where 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route
Minimum requirements for LLP registration
| Requirement | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Partners | Minimum 2; no maximum. Individuals or bodies corporate | Section 6, LLP Act 2008 |
| Designated partners | At least 2 individuals, one of whom is resident in India (120 days or more in the financial year) | Section 7 |
| Contribution | No minimum. Can be money, property or services as valued in the agreement | Section 32 |
| Name | Unique, not similar to an existing company, LLP or trademark; must end with LLP | Section 15 and Rule 18, LLP Rules 2009 |
| Registered office | Indian address with proof and owner's NOC | Section 13 |
| DPIN / DIN and DSC | DPIN for designated partners (allotted through FiLLiP for up to five); Class 3 DSC for signing | Rule 10 and LLP (Second Amendment) Rules 2022 |
Documents required for LLP registration
For each partner
- •PAN card
- •Aadhaar card
- •Passport, voter ID or driving licence
- •Bank statement or utility bill not older than 2 months
- •Passport-size photograph
- •Consent to act as designated partner (we prepare Form 9)
For the registered office
- •Utility bill of the premises (not older than 2 months)
- •Rent agreement, if rented
- •No-objection certificate from the owner
If a partner is a company or foreign national
- •Board resolution authorising the nominee partner
- •Certificate of incorporation of the body corporate
- •Apostilled passport and address proof for foreign nationals
LLP registration process, step by step
- 1Day 1 — Consultation: we settle contribution, profit-sharing ratio, roles of designated partners and run the name search on MCA and the trademark registry.
- 2Day 1–2 — Digital signatures: Class 3 DSCs for the designated partners.
- 3Day 2–5 — Name reservation: RUN-LLP filed with two names (₹200); approval in 1–3 working days, valid for 3 months.
- 4Day 5–8 — FiLLiP filing: incorporation form with DPIN application, subscriber sheet, registered-office proof and PAN/TAN request, certified by a CA or CS.
- 5Day 8–12 — Certificate of Incorporation with LLPIN issued by the Registrar; PAN and TAN follow.
- 6Within 30 days of incorporation — LLP Agreement executed on stamp paper of your state and filed in Form 3.
- 7Handover — bank-account kit, LLPIN, PAN, TAN, agreement copy and the compliance calendar (Form 11 by 30 May, Form 8 by 30 October).
LLP registration fees: our fee and government charges
| Item | Amount | Charged by |
|---|---|---|
| BookMyCA professional fee | ₹4,999 (all-inclusive) | BookMyCA |
| Name reservation (RUN-LLP) | ₹200 per application | MCA |
| FiLLiP incorporation fee | ₹500 (contribution up to ₹1 lakh); ₹2,000 (₹1–5 lakh); ₹4,000 (₹5–10 lakh); ₹5,000 (above ₹10 lakh) | LLP Rules 2009, Annexure A |
| Form 3 (LLP agreement) filing fee | ₹50 to ₹200 by contribution slab | MCA |
| Stamp duty on the LLP agreement | Varies by state and contribution; paid on stamp paper or e-stamp | State Stamp Act |
| PAN and TAN (allotted with incorporation) | ₹131 (PAN ₹66 + TAN ₹65) | Income Tax Department via MCA |
| Digital Signature Certificate (Class 3, 2 years) | About ₹1,500–₹2,500 per person, certifying-authority charge | Licensed CA vendor, at actuals |
A two-partner LLP with ₹1 lakh contribution typically costs ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 all-in, including our fee, DSCs and stamp duty. We confirm your state's stamp duty before filing.
What BookMyCA delivers for ₹4,999
- •Structure consultation and written fee quote for your state
- •Name search, trademark check and RUN-LLP filing
- •Two Class 3 DSCs and DPIN for two designated partners
- •FiLLiP with all attachments prepared, certified and filed
- •A proper LLP agreement covering capital, profit sharing, decision-making, admission, retirement, non-compete and dispute resolution, stamped and filed in Form 3
- •Certificate of Incorporation, LLPIN, PAN and TAN
- •Bank current-account opening support
- •Compliance calendar: Form 11, Form 8, DIR-3 KYC and income-tax dates for the first year
LLP annual compliance
| Compliance | Due date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form 3 — LLP agreement | Within 30 days of incorporation | ₹100 per day of delay, no ceiling |
| Form 11 — annual return | 30 May every year | Partners and contribution summary |
| Form 8 — statement of accounts and solvency | 30 October every year | Signed by designated partners; audited only above thresholds |
| Statutory audit | Only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh | Rule 24, LLP Rules 2009 |
| Income-tax return | 31 July (no audit) or 31 October (audit) | Flat 30% plus surcharge and cess; partners' share is exempt in their hands |
| DIR-3 KYC | 30 September | For every designated partner with a DPIN/DIN |
Mistakes to avoid when registering an LLP
- •Filing a template LLP agreement — the agreement is the constitution; profit ratio, capital interest and partner remuneration written here decide your tax deduction under section 40(b)
- •Missing the 30-day Form 3 deadline; the penalty is ₹100 a day with no cap
- •Assuming an LLP is exempt from audit — it is exempt only below ₹40 lakh turnover and ₹25 lakh contribution
- •Choosing an LLP when you intend to raise equity in the next 12–18 months
- •Not updating the agreement (Form 3 again) when a partner joins or leaves
Frequently asked questions on LLP registration
BookMyCA's professional fee is ₹4,999. Government charges at actuals: ₹200 for name reservation, ₹500 to ₹5,000 FiLLiP fee depending on contribution, ₹131 for PAN and TAN, stamp duty on the LLP agreement as per your state, and DSC tokens. Most two-partner LLPs finish at ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 all-in.
Usually 10 to 15 working days including name approval, FiLLiP approval and filing of the LLP agreement.
No. Contribution can be any amount and can even be in kind. The FiLLiP fee rises with contribution, so most LLPs start with ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh.
For a bootstrapped service business, the LLP is cheaper to run and taxed more simply. For anything that will raise equity, offer ESOPs or take large FDI, a private limited company is the only practical option.
Only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or partners' contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh in a financial year. Below that, the designated partners sign the Form 8 statement themselves.
Yes. LLPs, private limited companies and registered partnership firms are all eligible entity types under the DPIIT startup notification.
Yes, and 100% FDI in LLPs is permitted under the automatic route in sectors where 100% FDI is allowed for companies without performance conditions. One designated partner must be resident in India.
The Registrar charges ₹100 for every day of delay with no upper limit, and the LLP is non-compliant until the agreement is on record. We file it within the 30-day window as part of the ₹4,999 package.
Yes, a registered partnership firm can convert to an LLP under Section 55 of the LLP Act by filing Form 17 with FiLLiP. Assets and liabilities move over without a fresh transfer.