Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) registration

An LLP keeps the working flexibility of a partnership while limiting each partner's liability to what they have agreed to contribute. Rapidfiling incorporates the LLP under the LLP Act, 2008 and files the LLP agreement within the statutory window.

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Service overview

A Limited Liability Partnership is a body corporate registered under the LLP Act, 2008. Its partners are not personally liable for the LLP's debts beyond their agreed contribution, and the LLP continues regardless of which partners join or leave. It needs at least two partners (individuals or bodies corporate) and at least two designated partners who are responsible for compliance, one of whom must be resident in India.

Two documents matter most. The incorporation filing (Form FiLLiP) creates the LLP, and the LLP agreement filed in Form 3 within thirty days of incorporation records the rights and duties of the partners. Missing the Form 3 window attracts additional fees, so we prepare the agreement alongside the incorporation rather than after it.

LLPs suit professional practices, family businesses, and ventures where partners share control and want liability protection without company-style share capital. Where equity investment is the goal, a private limited company usually fits better, and we will say so during scoping.

Who this service is for

  • Professional practices (architects, CAs, lawyers, engineers) sharing a practice
  • Family businesses formalising for the first time
  • Joint ventures between two existing businesses
  • Service partnerships where profit sharing matters more than share capital

Scope of support

What support includes

  • Digital Signature Certificates and DPINs for the designated partners
  • Name reservation through RUN-LLP with sensible alternatives
  • Filing of Form FiLLiP for incorporation and Form 3 for the LLP agreement within the thirty-day window
  • PAN and TAN applications for the LLP
  • A compliance calendar covering the annual Forms 8 and 11

What support does not include

  • Raising equity investment from venture investors, which requires a company structure
  • Accounting, audit, and income tax filings after incorporation
  • Conversion from an existing partnership firm or company, quoted as a separate job

Requirements and documents

  • PAN and address proof of every partner and designated partner
  • Address proof of the registered office with a utility bill and owner No Objection Certificate or rent agreement
  • Photographs of all partners
  • The agreed contribution and profit-sharing ratio for each partner

How the process works

  1. 1. Enquire and scope

    Share the partners, contributions, and business through the form. We confirm an LLP is the right vehicle for your plans.

  2. 2. DSC and DPIN

    We arrange Digital Signature Certificates and apply for Designated Partner Identification Numbers.

  3. 3. Name reservation

    We file RUN-LLP with your preferred names and reserve the one approved by the Registrar.

  4. 4. Incorporation and agreement

    Form FiLLiP is filed with the incorporation documents, and the LLP agreement is drafted and filed in Form 3 within thirty days.

  5. 5. Handover

    You receive the Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, TAN, and the compliance calendar for Forms 8 and 11.

Fees and timing

What influences the quote

  • Government fees and state stamp duty, which scale with the total capital contribution
  • Number of partners needing DSCs and DPINs
  • Complexity of the LLP agreement terms

Government fees and professional fees are shown separately in every quote. GST treatment is confirmed in the quote. Rapidfiling does not publish fixed prices for this service; request a quote to receive the fee breakdown for your case.

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Important limitations

  • At least one designated partner must be resident in India for at least 120 days in the financial year
  • An LLP cannot issue equity shares, which limits investment structures
  • The Registrar's approval time depends on the state office and query load

Frequently asked questions

How is an LLP different from a registered partnership firm?

An LLP is a body corporate with perpetual existence and limited liability; a firm's partners are personally liable. LLPs also file annual forms with the RoC, which a partnership firm does not.

Can a company be a partner in an LLP?

Yes. Bodies corporate can be partners, and any company acting as a partner must be represented through its authorised signatory. This is common in joint-venture LLPs.

What is the minimum capital contribution?

There is no statutory minimum. Partners can contribute as little as they agree, in cash or kind, and the contribution is recorded in the LLP agreement.

What if the LLP agreement is filed late?

Form 3 is due within thirty days of incorporation. Late filing attracts additional fees that grow with the delay, which is why we prepare the agreement before incorporation completes.

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