Register a Limited Liability Partnership
What’s included?
Registration in 7-10 Business Days
Company Name Approval
MOA & AOA
Director's Identification Number (DIN)
DSC Tokens
DSC Support & Shipping
Digital Signature Certificates
Company PAN & TAN
Incorporation Certificate
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a hybrid business structure that combines the flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability protection of a company. It allows partners to manage the business directly while keeping their personal assets protected from business liabilities, making Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) registration a preferred choice for professionals and growing businesses.
They are popular among professionals, service businesses, and small to mid-sized firms due to their low compliance requirements and operational flexibility.
LLPs in India are regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) under the LLP Act, 2008. The Registrar of Companies (ROC) oversees the registration of LLPs, compliance filings, and governance.
1. Identity and address proof of partners
PAN Card (mandatory)
Aadhaar Card
Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence
Latest utility bill or recent bank statement (as address proof)
Passport-size photograph of each partner
2. Proof of registered office
Latest electricity or water bill (not older than 30 days)
Property tax receipt (if available)
Rent agreement or lease deed (if premises are rented)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner, permitting use of the address as the LLP’s registered office
3. LLP Agreement
Defines partners’ rights, duties, capital contribution, and profit-sharing ratio
Must be executed on stamp paper and filed with MCA within the prescribed time after incorporation
4. Partners’ Consent & Declarations
Form DIR-9: Declaration from partners that they are not disqualified from forming or managing an LLP.
Consent Letters from designated partners agreeing to act in their role.
The incorporation process of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) involves several key steps to establish the entity as a legally recognised business structure.
Steps for Limited Liability Partnership Registration-
Step 1: Obtain a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Get a Class 3 DSC for all proposed designated partners from a government-recognised Certifying Authority.
Complete Aadhaar e-KYC or submit PAN, identity proof, and address proof as required by the Certifying Authority.
Step 2: Apply for Name Approval Name Approval
Reserve an LLP's name using the LLP-RUN form (Limited Liability Partnership - Reserve Unique Name). This web service is used for the registration of LLPs and is overseen by the Central Registration Centre, which serves as the nodal authority.
There is a provision for the LLP to have two proposed names.
Step 3: File FiLLiP for LLP Registration
Fill out the FiLLiP (Form for Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership - available here) and submit it to the Registrar where the LLP's registered office is located.
Attach required documents such as:
Subscriber sheet (with details and signatures of all partners/designated partners)
Consent to act as designated partner (Form 9) and proof of identity/address of partners
Proof of registered office address and NOC from the owner, if applicable.
On approval, the Registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation with the LLPIN.
View FiLLiP: Here
Step 4: Submit LLP Agreement
File the LLP Agreement using Form 3 on the MCA portal within 30 days of the LLP being registered.
The agreement governs the mutual rights and responsibilities of the partners of the LLP.
View LLP Agreement: Here
Registering an LLP in India generally takes 7–15 working days, depending on how quickly documents are submitted and approvals are received from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). This timeline includes:
Obtaining Digital Signature Certificates (DSC): 1–3 days
Name reservation approval (RUN-LLP): 1–3 days
Preparation and submission of incorporation documents (FiLLiP): 2–4 days
Approval by Registrar and issue of Certificate of Incorporation: 2–3 days
Filing the LLP Agreement (Form 3): within 30 days after incorporation
Factors That Can Delay Registration
Incomplete or incorrect documents
Name approval rejections
Delayed response to technical clarifications
MCA website/server downtime
Jurisdiction-specific processing times
The government cost for LLP registration depends mainly on the size of your capital contribution and applicable state stamp duty. Total costs also include DSC issuance, PAN/TAN, and professional fees if you use a consultant. Here's an example LLP registration fee structure for Karnataka with up to ₹1 lakh capital and two partners:
Fee Component | Approximate Amount (₹) | Notes |
Government filing fee (FiLLiP) | 500–1,000 | For capital up to ₹1 lakh |
Stamp duty on LLP Agreement | 1,000–2,000 | State-wise, often ₹1,000 in Karnataka |
Digital Signature (DSC, per person) | 800–1,500 | Per partner, varies by provider |
Name reservation (RUN-LLP) | 200 | Flat government fee |
PAN and TAN (via FiLLiP) | Included | Allotted automatically with registration |
Professional fees | 4,000–10,000 | If using a CA/CS/consultant |
Miscellaneous expenses | 500–1,000 | Courier, notary, etc. |
Total Indicative Cost | 7,500 – 15,000+ | Actual cost varies slightly by provider |
Tip: The final cost will differ based on your capital contribution, the state where you register, and your choice of service provider. LLP is still among the most affordable routes to formal business registration for partnerships in India.
The Cost of Registration of Limited Liability Partnership with Razorpay Rize -Rs. 1,499 + Govt. Fee
For Partners
A minimum of two partners is required to form an LLP. There is typically no upper limit on the maximum number of partners for an LLP.
For a Limited Liability Partnership
File an LLP agreement within 30 days of incorporation. The penalty of Rs 100/day will be levied if an LLP fails to comply with this condition.
File the form DIR3 for the DIN allotment in case of an existing company.
File two annual statements for Annual Return and Statement of Accounts and Solvency using Forms 11 and 8, respectively.
Sign, verify, and file the Income Tax Return (ITR) annually.
Depending on their shareholding capacity, you and your partner must deposit their contribution into the relevant bank account within the specified time frame.
Get a GST registration since it is a legal compulsion per the GST Act.
Audit your accounts through CAs if the company's annual turnover exceeds Rs 40 lakhs or the contribution surpasses Rs 25 lakhs of the threshold limit.
Minimum Capital Requirement
There is no minimum capital requirement to register a Limited Liability Partnership. Partners can mutually determine the capital amount within their LLP agreement based on the agreed-upon ratio.
It is often advisable to consider an initial capital of 10,000 rupees. This recommended capital serves as a practical starting point for an LLP's financial operations.
Tax Rates
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are liable to pay income tax at a standard fixed rate of 30% on their generated earnings. (AY 2025-26)
A surcharge is levied for income above the specified limits. For taxable income exceeding ₹1 Crore (Indian Rupees), a surcharge of 12% is applied in addition to the regular income tax amount.
Health and Education cess at 4% shall also be levied on the amount of income tax plus surcharge (if any).
Registering an LLP is simpler than forming a company, but missing key steps can still lead to delays, resubmissions, or penalties from the MCA. Here are the essential actions every founder must follow to keep the process smooth and penalty-free:
1. Submit Accurate Partner Documents
Ensure all identity proofs, PAN, address proofs, and photographs of partners are clean, updated, and fully consistent. Even minor mismatches can cause MCA rejections and delays.
2. Provide a Valid Registered Office Proof
Your electricity bill, tax receipt, Rent Agreement, and the NOC from the property owner must be recent and error-free. Incorrect formatting or expired documents can lead to form resubmission.
3. File Partner Declarations Correctly (Form DIR-9)
Submit proper declarations confirming partner eligibility. Any missing or incorrect DIR-9 details may result in penalties or rejection of incorporation.
4. Draft a Proper LLP Agreement Within 30 Days
The LLP Agreement must be filed with the MCA within 30 days of incorporation. Delayed filing attracts daily penalties under the LLP Act.
5. Ensure Name Approval Matches Object & Trademark Rules
Choose an LLP name that aligns with MCA naming guidelines, available trademarks, and your business objects. This avoids multiple name rejections and extra fees.
6. Verify DSC & Partner Details Before Filing
Make sure DSCs of designated partners are active and correctly mapped. Incorrect DSC mapping is a common reason for form resubmission.
7. Maintain Accurate Capital Contribution Details
Your LLP agreement and incorporation form must match in capital amount, partner contribution, and profit-sharing ratios. Any mismatch triggers compliance notices.
1. Limited Liability
The liability is limited to the partners' contributions. If an LLP becomes insolvent, only the LLP assets are liable for clearing its debts. The partners have no personal liabilities, unlike a sole proprietorship or a partnership.
2. Separate Legal Entity
A private limited company becomes a separate legal entity after being incorporated. The company is then responsible for managing its assets, liabilities, debtors, and creditors.
3. A more straightforward Registration Process and less compliance
Forming and managing an LLP costs less than incorporating a Public or Private Limited Company. The government enforces fewer restrictions and compliance on an LLP.
4. No minimum capital contribution
There is no requirement to have a minimum paid-up capital before incorporation. It can be formed with any amount of capital contributed by the partners.
5. Perpetual Succession
The Limited Liability Partnership is unaffected by the partner's death, retirement, or insolvency. The LLP gets wound up as per the provisions of the Act of 2008.
6. No maximum limit to the Partners
There is no maximum limit to the partners in an LLP, so multiple partners and contributors can operate under one LLP.
Get DSC for all the Partners.
Reserve an LLP's name using the LLP-RUN form.
Fill out the FiLLiP and apply.
Get an Incorporation Certificate.
Obtain PAN & TAN.
Draft the LLP Agreement.
Get a Current bank account for your LLP.
Be compliant with the monthly or annual regulations.
Turning your partnership into a legally recognised LLP shouldn’t feel complicated. With Razorpay Rize, you get a guided, end-to-end experience that streamlines the process of documentation, filings, and compliance.
From securing your name approval and preparing the LLP Agreement to filing your incorporation forms on the MCA portal, Rize handles every step with precision- so you can focus on building your business.
