LLP Registration Online in India
Register your Limited Liability Partnership with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in about 10–15 working days. Our CA/CS team handles DSC, DPIN, name approval, FiLLiP filing and your LLP Agreement, and you get your Certificate of Incorporation with LLPIN, PAN and TAN, all online.
- LLP Agreement drafted and filed (Form 3)
- Fixed price, stamp duty shown state-wise
- Certificate of Incorporation, PAN and TAN
- Bank account, GST and website help
What is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)?
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a business registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. It combines the flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability of a company: each partner's liability is limited to their agreed contribution, and the LLP is a separate legal entity.
An LLP suits professionals, consultants, agencies, family businesses and small firms that want legal protection and credibility without the heavier compliance of a Private Limited Company. Partners run the business together under an LLP Agreement that sets out their capital, profit share, roles and rights.
An LLP can own property, open bank accounts, sign contracts and sue in its own name. One partner is not responsible for another partner's misconduct, and the LLP continues even when partners change.
Registration is done online on the MCA portal: first the name through RUN-LLP, then incorporation through the FiLLiP form, which also gets the LLP its PAN and TAN. Once approved, the Registrar issues a Certificate of Incorporation with a unique LLP Identification Number (LLPIN). The LLP Agreement is then filed in Form 3 within 30 days.
Benefits of LLP registration
Limited liability
Each partner's liability is limited to their agreed contribution. Personal assets are protected from the LLP's debts.
Separate legal entity
The LLP owns assets, signs contracts and holds bank accounts in its own name, separate from the partners.
Lower compliance cost
Two main annual MCA filings. Audit is needed only when turnover crosses ₹40 lakh or contribution crosses ₹25 lakh.
Flexible management
Partners decide roles, profit sharing and decision-making in the LLP Agreement, with no board meetings or AGMs required.
Perpetual succession
The LLP continues even if partners join, leave or pass away, unlike a traditional partnership firm.
Tax-efficient profit sharing
Partners' share of profit is not taxed again in their hands, and there is no dividend tax on distributing profits.
Minimum requirements for LLP registration
You can register an LLP if you meet these conditions under the LLP Act, 2008.
- 1At least 2 partnersThere is no maximum. Partners can be individuals or bodies corporate such as companies and other LLPs.
- 2At least 2 designated partnersDesignated partners must be individuals with a DPIN (DIN). They are responsible for the LLP's legal compliance.
- 3One resident designated partnerAt least one designated partner must have stayed in India for 120 days or more in the financial year.
- 4No minimum capitalPartners can start with any contribution. Most small LLPs begin with ₹10,000 to ₹1 lakh. Contribution can be cash or kind.
- 5A unique LLP nameThe name must not match an existing company, LLP or registered trademark, and must end with "LLP" or "Limited Liability Partnership".
- 6Registered office in IndiaAny commercial or residential address works, including your home, with a utility bill and the owner's NOC.
LLP registration plans
Fixed professional fees. Government fees and LLP Agreement stamp duty are extra and shown separately in the calculator below, with no hidden charges.
Starter
Everything you need to get your LLP incorporated.
₹2,499₹3,999+ GST, govt. fee & stamp duty
- 2 Class 3 DSCs (designated partners)
- DPIN for 2 designated partners
- Name search & approval (RUN-LLP)
- FiLLiP incorporation filing
- Certificate of Incorporation with LLPIN
- LLP PAN & TAN
- LLP Agreement drafting
- Form 3 filing (within 30 days)
- Current account opening support
- GST registration
- MSME / Udyam registration
Standard
Incorporation plus the registrations you need to start trading.
₹5,999₹8,999+ GST, govt. fee & stamp duty
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- GST registration
- MSME / Udyam registration
- Partner capital & profit-share structuring
- Compliance calendar for your first year
- Dedicated CA/CS expert on WhatsApp
Premium
Launch-ready: legal setup, brand protection and an online presence.
₹12,999₹17,999+ GST, govt. fee & stamp duty
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Trademark application, 1 class (govt. fee extra)
- Startup India (DPIIT) recognition application
- 1-page business website with .in domain
- 1 business email ID (1 year)
- Google Business Profile setup
- Priority handling on every step
Prices are for 2 designated partners with up to ₹10 lakh capital contribution. GST at 18% applies to the professional fee. Government fees and stamp duty are paid to the government at actuals.
State-wise LLP registration cost calculator
The MCA fees depend on your total capital contribution, and the stamp duty on the LLP Agreement depends on your state. Pick your state, contribution and plan to see the full cost.
Total estimated cost
₹0 all-inclusive
MCA fees as per the LLP Rules, 2009. Stamp duty on the LLP Agreement is set by each state and revised from time to time; your final quote confirms the exact amount before you pay.
State-wise stamp duty on LLP Agreement
| State / UT | ₹1 lakh contribution | ₹5 lakh | ₹10 lakh | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | On quote | On quote | On quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 | Fixed |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Assam | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Bihar | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 up to ₹1 lakh, ₹5,000 above |
| Chandigarh | On quote | On quote | On quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | 1% of contribution, min ₹2,000, max ₹5,000 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | On quote | On quote | On quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Delhi | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | 1% of contribution, max ₹5,000 |
| Goa | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹150 | Fixed |
| Gujarat | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | 1% of contribution, min ₹1,000, max ₹10,000 |
| Haryana | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Fixed |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Jammu & Kashmir | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Jharkhand | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 up to ₹1 lakh, ₹5,000 above |
| Karnataka | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 up to ₹10 lakh, + ₹1,000 per ₹5 lakh above |
| Kerala | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | Fixed |
| Ladakh | On quote | On quote | On quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Lakshadweep | On quote | On quote | On quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹2,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | 1% of contribution, min ₹2,000, max ₹5,000 |
| Maharashtra | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | 1% of contribution, min ₹500, max ₹50,000 |
| Manipur | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Meghalaya | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Mizoram | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Nagaland | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Odisha | ₹200 | ₹200 | ₹200 | Fixed |
| Puducherry | On quote | On quote | On quote | Confirmed in your quote |
| Punjab | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Fixed |
| Rajasthan | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | 4% of contribution, min ₹2,000, max ₹10,000 |
| Sikkim | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Fixed |
| Telangana | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 | Fixed |
| Tripura | ₹100 | ₹100 | ₹100 | Fixed |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 | Fixed |
| Uttarakhand | ₹750 | ₹750 | ₹750 | Fixed |
| West Bengal | ₹150 | ₹150 | ₹150 | Fixed |
MCA fees for an LLP with up to ₹1 lakh contribution: RUN-LLP name reservation ₹200, FiLLiP ₹500 and Form 3 ₹50. Stamp duty figures are indicative; confirm your state's current rate before filing.
Documents required for LLP registration
Scanned copies are enough. No physical documents or office visits are needed.
Indian partners
- PAN card (mandatory, name as per PAN)
- Aadhaar card (for e-KYC and DSC)
- Passport-size photograph
- Address proof: bank statement, electricity, mobile or telephone bill not older than 2 months
- Email ID and mobile number of each partner
- Capital contribution and profit-sharing ratio of each partner
Registered office
- Latest electricity, water, gas or telephone bill, or property tax receipt (not older than 2 months)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the property owner
- Rent or lease agreement if the premises are rented
- Your home address can be used as the registered office
Foreign nationals, NRIs & body corporates
- Passport and overseas address proof, notarised and apostilled (or consularised)
- For a company or LLP as partner: certificate of incorporation and board resolution naming its nominee
- Passport-size photograph of each individual
- At least one designated partner must be resident in India
Tip: make sure the name, date of birth and father's name are the same on PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Mismatches are the most common reason a filing is sent back.
How to register an LLP online: step by step
The whole process runs online on the MCA portal.
Free consultation & documentsDay 1
Tell us about your business. We help you decide contribution, profit share and partner roles, check your names, and collect documents on WhatsApp or email.
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC)Day 1–2
Class 3 DSCs are issued for the designated partners after a quick online video e-KYC. They are used to sign the MCA forms.
Name approval (RUN-LLP)Day 2–5
We search the MCA and trademark databases and apply for up to two names through RUN-LLP. An approved name is reserved for 90 days.
Incorporation filing (FiLLiP)Day 5–7
We file FiLLiP with partner details, contribution and the subscription sheet. DPIN for designated partners who don't have one is applied for in the same form.
Certificate of IncorporationDay 7–12
The Registrar checks the filing and issues the Certificate of Incorporation with LLPIN, along with the LLP's PAN and TAN.
LLP Agreement & Form 3Within 30 days
We draft the LLP Agreement, it is signed on e-stamp paper of your state, and filed with MCA in Form 3. Late filing attracts additional fees.
*Working days. The timeline depends on documents being ready and on MCA processing time. If the Registrar raises a query we respond within 24 hours.
What goes into an LLP Agreement?
The LLP Agreement is the rulebook of your LLP. If it isn't filed, the default rules in the First Schedule of the LLP Act apply, such as equal profit sharing, which may not suit your business.
- Capital contributionHow much each partner brings in, in cash or kind
- Profit & loss sharingEach partner's share and how profits are paid out
- Roles & powersDuties of partners and designated partners
- Remuneration & interestPartner salary and interest on capital
- Admission & exitHow partners join, retire or are removed
- Decision-makingVoting, meetings and approvals
- DisputesArbitration and resolution process
- Winding upHow the LLP can be closed
LLP vs Private Limited vs Partnership Firm
Not sure which structure fits? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | LLP | Private Limited | Partnership Firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | LLP Act, 2008 | Companies Act, 2013 | Indian Partnership Act, 1932 |
| Minimum members | 2 partners (2 designated) | 2 shareholders, 2 directors | 2 partners |
| Maximum members | No limit | 200 members | 50 partners |
| Liability | Limited to contribution | Limited to shares | Unlimited (personal) |
| Separate legal entity | Yes | Yes | No |
| Statutory audit | Only if turnover > ₹40L or contribution > ₹25L | Every year | Only under tax audit rules |
| Annual MCA filings | Form 11 and Form 8 | AOC-4, MGT-7/7A, AGM, board meetings | None |
| Equity funding & ESOPs | No shares, so not suited to VC funding | Yes, best for investors | No |
| Income tax | 30% + surcharge & cess | 22% / 25% / 30% + surcharge & cess | 30% + surcharge & cess |
| Best for | Professionals, agencies, family & small businesses | Startups planning to raise funds | Very small, informal partnerships |
LLP compliance checklist
Late MCA filings attract additional fees that multiply the longer you wait, so it pays to file on time. Ask us about our yearly LLP compliance plan.
- Within 30 daysFile LLP Agreement (Form 3)Sign the agreement on stamp paper of your state and file it with MCA.
- Right awayOpen a current accountPartners bring in their capital contribution through the LLP's bank account.
- As neededGST registrationRequired once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services), lower in some states, or for inter-state supply of goods and most e-commerce sales.
- As neededForm 4 and Form 3 changesReport partner changes in Form 4 and agreement changes in Form 3 within 30 days.
- Yearly · by 30 MayForm 11: Annual ReturnDetails of partners and contributions, filed within 60 days of the end of the financial year.
- Yearly · by 30 OctForm 8: Statement of Account & SolvencyFiled within 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year.
- Yearly · 31 Aug / 31 OctIncome tax return (ITR-5)31 August if no audit is required; 31 October if the accounts are audited.
- If applicableAuditAccounts must be audited if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. Tax audit applies separately under the Income-tax Act.
- Every 3 yearsDIR-3 KYCKYC of every designated partner with a DIN, due by 30 June of the due year.
- Monthly / quarterlyGST, TDS and payrollGST returns, TDS returns, and PF/ESIC where applicable.
Income tax for LLPs
An LLP is taxed as a firm under the Income-tax Act. Add the applicable surcharge and 4% health & education cess.
Tax on profits
Flat rate on taxable income. A 12% surcharge applies when income exceeds ₹1 crore, plus 4% cess.
Partners' profit share
A partner's share of the LLP's profit is not taxed again in their hands, and there is no dividend tax.
Interest & remuneration
Interest on capital (up to 12% a year) and partner remuneration within limits are deductible for the LLP and taxed in partners' hands.
LLPs claiming certain deductions may be subject to Alternate Minimum Tax. Tax rules change with each Finance Act; talk to our CA team for advice on your case.
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WhatsApp APILLP registration: frequently asked questions
What is the cost of LLP registration in India?+
The total cost has three parts: our professional fee (from ₹2,499 + GST), MCA fees (₹200 for RUN-LLP, plus FiLLiP and Form 3 fees based on contribution: ₹550 together for up to ₹1 lakh), and stamp duty on the LLP Agreement, which depends on your state (from ₹100 to about ₹5,000 for ₹1 lakh contribution). Use the state-wise calculator on this page to see your exact total.
How long does LLP registration take?+
Usually 10–15 working days, if documents are ready and the Registrar doesn't raise a query. DSCs take 1–2 days, name approval 2–4 days, and FiLLiP approval another 5–7 days. The LLP Agreement is then filed in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation.
How many partners are needed to start an LLP?+
At least 2 partners, of whom at least 2 must be designated partners (individuals). There is no upper limit on the number of partners. At least one designated partner must be resident in India.
What is the difference between a partner and a designated partner?+
Every LLP member is a partner. Designated partners are the partners responsible for the LLP's legal compliance, such as filing returns and documents with MCA. They must be individuals and hold a DPIN (DIN). An LLP needs at least two designated partners.
Is there a minimum capital requirement for an LLP?+
No. An LLP can be started with any amount of capital contribution. Contribution can be in cash, property or services, as agreed in the LLP Agreement. A lower contribution also keeps MCA fees and, in many states, stamp duty low.
Is the LLP Agreement mandatory?+
Yes, it must be filed in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation. Late filing attracts additional fees that increase with the delay. If there is no agreement, the default rules in the First Schedule of the LLP Act apply, including equal sharing of profits and losses.
Can a company or a foreign national be a partner in an LLP?+
Yes. A company, another LLP or a foreign national can be a partner. A body corporate acts through a nominee. Foreign investment in an LLP is allowed under the automatic route in sectors where 100% FDI is allowed automatically for companies and there are no FDI-linked performance conditions. At least one designated partner must be resident in India.
Who needs an audit in an LLP?+
Accounts must be audited only if the LLP's turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or its contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh in a financial year. Below these limits, the designated partners certify the accounts. Tax audit applies separately under the Income-tax Act.
What are the annual filings for an LLP?+
Form 11 (annual return) by 30 May, Form 8 (statement of account and solvency) by 30 October, and the income tax return (ITR-5) by 31 August, or 31 October if audited. Designated partners also file DIR-3 KYC once every three years. Late MCA filings attract additional fees that rise with the delay, and a delayed Form 11 can also lead to penalties.
How is an LLP taxed?+
An LLP pays income tax at a flat 30%, plus a 12% surcharge if income exceeds ₹1 crore and 4% cess. Partners' share of profit is not taxed again in their hands. Interest on capital up to 12% a year and partner remuneration within limits are deductible for the LLP.
Can an LLP raise funding from investors?+
An LLP has no shares, so it cannot issue equity or ESOPs the way a company can. Investors can join as partners, but most venture capital funds prefer a Private Limited Company. If you plan to raise funding, consider a Pvt Ltd company, or convert the LLP later.
Can an LLP be converted into a Private Limited Company?+
Yes. An LLP can convert into a company under the Companies Act, 2013. A partnership firm or a private or unlisted public company can also convert into an LLP.
Can I use my home address as the registered office?+
Yes. A residential address can be the LLP's registered office. You need a recent utility bill (not older than 2 months) and a No Objection Certificate from the owner.
How long is an approved LLP name reserved?+
A name approved through RUN-LLP is reserved for 90 days, during which the FiLLiP incorporation form must be filed.
Is GST registration mandatory for an LLP?+
Not automatically. GST is compulsory once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services (lower in some states), or for inter-state supply of goods and most e-commerce sales. GST registration is included in our Standard and Premium plans.
What will I receive after LLP registration?+
You receive the Certificate of Incorporation with LLPIN, the LLP's PAN and TAN, DSCs and DPINs for designated partners, and the drafted LLP Agreement filed in Form 3. Depending on your plan, you also get GST, Udyam, trademark filing and a business website.
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Disclaimer: IBACT Digital (IBACT Innovations Pvt Ltd) is a private consultancy, not a government body. Government fees and stamp duty are paid to the authorities at actuals. Information on this page is for general guidance and is based on the LLP Act, 2008 and MCA rules as of 2026.