Starter
₹3,999+ GST
For partners who need the LLP registered.
- 2 digital signatures (DSC)
- 2 DPINs
- Name reservation (RUN-LLP)
- FiLLiP filing
- Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN and TAN
LLP registration in India, done in 10 to 15 working days.
Limited liability for partners, no statutory audit until ₹40 lakh turnover. Government fees itemised. One expert on WhatsApp.
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A Limited Liability Partnership needs at least 2 partners.
Plan
Everything in Starter, plus
- LLP agreement drafting and Form 3 filing
- GST registration
- MSME (Udyam) registration
- Bank account opening assistance
- Professional fee₹7,999
- GST at 18% on our fee₹1,440
- Digital signatures₹2,500 x 2 partners₹5,000
- Stamp dutyMaharashtra, on the LLP agreement₹1,000
- PAN and TAN₹500
All-in total
Includes everything to get your certificate. Nothing added later.
Key facts
- Entity
- Limited Liability Partnership under the LLP Act 2008: partners' liability limited to their contribution
- Governing law and forms
- LLP Act 2008; RUN-LLP for the name, FiLLiP for incorporation, Form 3 for the LLP agreement
- Time taken
- 10 to 15 working days from complete documents; LLP agreement filed within 30 days of the certificate
- Our fee from
- ₹3,999 + GST
- Government fees
- Stamp duty on the LLP agreement varies by state and contribution; DSC and PAN/TAN added at cost.
- Who it is for
- Two or more partners running a services or professional firm with no outside investors
- Minimum requirements
- 2 designated partners, at least one resident in India; no minimum contribution
- Recurring obligations
- Form 11 by 30 May and Form 8 by 30 October every year; audit only above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution
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Is a Limited Liability Partnership right for you?
It fits if you
You and your partners run a services or professional firm
Agencies, consultancies, architects, designers and advisory firms suit an LLP. Profit is shared as the agreement says, each partner's liability is limited to their contribution, and there is no board or AGM.
You want limited liability without a statutory audit
An LLP needs an audit only when turnover crosses ₹40 lakh or contribution crosses ₹25 lakh. A company is audited every year regardless of size. For a small firm this is the biggest cost difference.
You want profits in the partners' hands without a second tax
An LLP pays 30% on its profit, and the share each partner receives is exempt in their hands. There is no dividend tax on top, unlike a company paying dividends to its shareholders.
Transparent pricing. Government fees itemised, always.
Professional fees below exclude GST. Stamp duty on the LLP agreement for your state, digital signatures, PAN and TAN are added at cost and itemised in the estimator above.
Growth
₹7,999+ GST
For partners starting operations now.
Everything in Starter, plus
- LLP agreement drafting and Form 3 filing
- GST registration
- MSME (Udyam) registration
- Bank account opening assistance
Complete
₹14,999+ GST
For year one handled.
Everything in Growth, plus
- Form 8 and Form 11 for year one
- DIR-3 KYC for both partners
- 12-month compliance calendar
Why the ₹999 offers cost more
The ₹999 offerBizExpress
LLP agreementA template you fill in yourselfDrafted for your profit split, capital and exit terms
Form 3 filingNot included, and the late fee rises with the delayFiled within the 30-day window
Stamp duty on the agreementA surprise after incorporationCalculated for your state and contribution before you pay
Who you talk toA ticket queueA named incorporation expert on WhatsApp
What happens, day by day
Counted in working days from the day your documents are complete. Most LLP files finish in 10 to 15, and the LLP agreement is filed within 30 days of the certificate.
- 1Day 0
Documents and digital signatures
Each partner sends PAN, Aadhaar, address proof and a photo on WhatsApp. We verify them and apply for a DSC for each designated partner the same day.
- 2Day 1 to 3
Name reservation through RUN-LLP
We file two names after checking MCA and trademark records. The name must end with LLP. Approval usually takes two to three working days and is valid for three months.
- 3Day 4 to 6
FiLLiP incorporation filing
We file FiLLiP with the partners' details, DPIN applications for the designated partners, the registered office proof and the subscriber sheet. You e-sign with your DSCs.
- 4Day 7 to 12
Registrar processing
The Registrar reviews the filing. If anything is queried, we resubmit within a day. The certificate arrives with the LLPIN, PAN and TAN.
- 5Within 30 days of the certificate
LLP agreement and Form 3
We draft the agreement with your profit split, capital contribution and exit terms, you execute it on stamp paper of your state, and we file it in Form 3 within 30 days.
After incorporation, four dates matter
- 30 daysLLP agreement filed in Form 3 (the late fee rises with the delay)
- 30 MayForm 11, the annual return, every year
- 30 OctoberForm 8, the statement of accounts and solvency, every year
- 30 SeptemberDIR-3 KYC for each designated partner, and the LLP income tax return by 31 July (31 October if audited)
Documents you need
Phone photos are fine. Everything is uploaded on WhatsApp, nothing is couriered.
For each partner
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card, or passport for foreign nationals
- Address proof not older than two months (bank statement, electricity bill or mobile bill)
- A passport-size photo
- Mobile number and email linked to Aadhaar, for OTP verification
For the registered office
- Utility bill not older than two months (electricity, water or gas)
- No-objection certificate from the owner
- Rent agreement, if the premises are rented
For the LLP agreement
- Capital contribution of each partner, in cash or kind
- Profit and loss sharing ratio
- Who the designated partners are (at least two, one resident in India)
- Any special terms: remuneration, interest on capital, admission and exit of partners
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Limited Liability Partnership vs Pvt Ltd vs Partnership firm
| Feature | LLP | Pvt Ltd | Partnership firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum members | 2 partners | 2 directors, 2 shareholders | 2 partners |
| Liability | Limited to contribution | Limited to shares | Unlimited, joint and several |
| Raising equity | No shares, loans only | Yes, preferred by investors | No |
| ESOPs | No | Yes | No |
| Audit | Above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution | Every year, any size | Tax audit above Section 44AB limits only |
| Annual filings | Form 11, Form 8, ITR | AOC-4, MGT-7A, AGM, ITR | ITR only, plus GST if registered |
| Tax on profits | 30% plus surcharge | 25% plus surcharge | 30% plus surcharge |
| Registration | MCA, 10 to 15 working days | MCA, 12 to 15 working days | Deed on stamp paper, registration optional |
| Best for | Services firms with partners | Startups raising money | Small family or trading businesses |
LLP
- Minimum members
- 2 partners
- Liability
- Limited to contribution
- Raising equity
- No shares, loans only
- ESOPs
- No
- Audit
- Above ₹40 lakh turnover or ₹25 lakh contribution
- Annual filings
- Form 11, Form 8, ITR
- Tax on profits
- 30% plus surcharge
- Registration
- MCA, 10 to 15 working days
- Best for
- Services firms with partners
Pvt Ltd
- Minimum members
- 2 directors, 2 shareholders
- Liability
- Limited to shares
- Raising equity
- Yes, preferred by investors
- ESOPs
- Yes
- Audit
- Every year, any size
- Annual filings
- AOC-4, MGT-7A, AGM, ITR
- Tax on profits
- 25% plus surcharge
- Registration
- MCA, 12 to 15 working days
- Best for
- Startups raising money
Partnership firm
- Minimum members
- 2 partners
- Liability
- Unlimited, joint and several
- Raising equity
- No
- ESOPs
- No
- Audit
- Tax audit above Section 44AB limits only
- Annual filings
- ITR only, plus GST if registered
- Tax on profits
- 30% plus surcharge
- Registration
- Deed on stamp paper, registration optional
- Best for
- Small family or trading businesses
- Choose an LLP if you have partners, want limited liability, and do not plan to raise equity or grant ESOPs.
- Choose a Private Limited Company if you will raise money, hire with ESOPs, or your clients insist on a company.
- Choose a partnership firm if the business is small, the partners trust each other fully, and you want the cheapest setup with no ROC filings.
Six mistakes we see every week
- Missing the 30-day window for Form 3
The LLP agreement must be filed within 30 days of incorporation. The late fee is tiered and rises with the delay, and until the agreement is filed the default rules of the LLP Act govern your profit split.
- Executing the agreement on the wrong stamp paper
Stamp duty on an LLP agreement depends on the state and, in most states, on the capital contribution. Paper of the wrong state or value means the agreement is not properly stamped and Form 3 gets queried.
- Only one designated partner resident in India
An LLP needs at least two designated partners and at least one of them must be resident in India. Founders abroad often miss this and the FiLLiP filing is rejected.
- Setting a large contribution you do not need
Contribution drives stamp duty on the agreement in most states, and crossing ₹25 lakh triggers a mandatory audit. Start with what the business needs and increase it later with a supplementary agreement.
- Assuming no audit means no filings
Form 11 by 30 May and Form 8 by 30 October are due every year, even for an LLP with no revenue. Skipping them for a dormant LLP is the most common reason founders come to us with a penalty notice.
- Registering an LLP the week before a fundraise
Investors want shares. If a round is likely within a year, register a Private Limited Company instead of converting later, which takes weeks and a fresh set of filings.
Founders who registered with us
It's been 5 years since the incorporation of my private limited company and they are experts at what they do.
Knowledgeable, professional and very cooperative. We can totally concentrate on business, leaving all financial compliance to them.
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Questions founders ask before registering
How much does LLP registration cost?
Our professional fee starts at from ₹3,999, excluding GST. Stamp duty on the LLP agreement, which varies by state and capital contribution, two digital signatures, PAN and TAN are added at cost and shown in the estimator before you pay. We tell you the exact stamp duty for your state on the first call, not after incorporation.
How long does LLP registration take?
Ten to fifteen working days from complete documents. Name reservation through RUN-LLP takes two to three days, the FiLLiP filing five to seven days to process, and the certificate arrives with PAN and TAN. The LLP agreement is then executed on stamp paper and filed in Form 3 within 30 days of the certificate.
What is the minimum capital contribution for an LLP?
There is none. Partners can contribute any amount, in cash or in kind, and the agreement records it. Keep it practical: in most states stamp duty on the agreement rises with the contribution, and a contribution above ₹25 lakh brings a mandatory audit. You can increase it later with a supplementary agreement.
Does an LLP need an audit every year?
Only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or capital contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh in the financial year. Below both limits the partners certify the accounts themselves in Form 8. This is the main reason small services firms pick an LLP over a Private Limited Company, which is audited every year at any size.
What are the annual compliance requirements for an LLP?
Three filings: Form 11, the annual return, by 30 May; Form 8, the statement of accounts and solvency, by 30 October; and the LLP income tax return by 31 July, or 31 October if a tax audit applies. Each designated partner also files DIR-3 KYC by 30 September. GST returns apply only if the LLP is registered.
How is an LLP taxed?
At 30% on profit, plus surcharge and cess. The share of profit each partner receives is exempt in their hands. Remuneration and interest paid to partners are deductible for the LLP within the limits of Section 40(b) and taxed as the partner's income, so the agreement should authorise both.
Can an LLP raise money from investors?
Not through equity. An LLP has partners, not shareholders, so an angel or fund cannot take shares, a board seat or ESOPs. An LLP can borrow and can admit a new partner who contributes capital. If venture funding is the plan, register a Private Limited Company, or convert the LLP before the round.
Can a foreign national or NRI be a partner in an LLP?
Yes. Foreign nationals and NRIs can be partners and designated partners, with a passport and address proof notarised or apostilled in their country. At least one designated partner must be resident in India. Foreign investment in an LLP is allowed under the automatic route in sectors where 100% FDI is permitted.
What goes into the LLP agreement?
Capital contribution of each partner, the profit and loss sharing ratio, who the designated partners are, remuneration and interest on capital, how decisions are made, and how a partner is admitted or exits. It is executed on stamp paper of your state and filed in Form 3. Without it, the default rules of the LLP Act apply.
Can I convert my partnership firm into an LLP?
Yes. A registered partnership firm converts to an LLP through Form 17 filed with FiLLiP, with the consent of all partners. The assets and liabilities move to the LLP, and the firm is dissolved on conversion. The LLP keeps the business but gets a new PAN, so bank accounts, GST and contracts are updated.
Can an LLP be converted into a Private Limited Company later?
Yes, under Section 366 of the Companies Act, with at least two partners and consent of all of them. It takes a few weeks and a fresh set of MCA filings, and the company gets a new PAN. It is done regularly before a funding round, but it is cheaper to pick the right structure at the start.
Sources and official references
Government fees, forms and due dates on this page are checked against these portals. Where a state or a year changes a figure, we say so on the call.
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