Register your limited liability partnership online with Legal Startup. A dedicated corporate expert helps with name approval, digital signatures, DPIN, FiLLiP filing and the LLP agreement, and guides you through the first filings after registration.
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Limited liability partnership registration in India means incorporating an LLP under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 by filing the FiLLiP form with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) on the MCA portal. Once approved, you receive a Certificate of Incorporation with a Limited Liability Partnership Identification Number (LLPIN), and the LLP agreement is then filed within 30 days.
Last updated: October 2026. Forms, fees, stamp duty and time limits can change, so we confirm the current position before filing.
A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a separate legal entity that blends the flexibility of a traditional partnership with the limited liability of a company. The LLP can own property, enter into contracts and sue or be sued in its own name, and each partner's liability is limited to the agreed contribution, except for their own wrongful acts.
LLPs are widely used by professional firms, consultants, small service businesses and trading ventures because the structure is simple, has no share capital and carries lighter compliance than a private limited company. The partners run the business according to the LLP agreement, which they can tailor to their needs.
LLP registration is done online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. For official forms, name reservation and the fee schedule, visit the MCA portal (mca.gov.in), the official website of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Once your LLP is registered, you can protect its brand with our trademark registration online service.
Important requirements and timelines every LLP founder should know.
The right route depends on who the partners are and what you are starting from.
The most common route for professionals and small businesses.
Partners or investors who live outside India.
An existing firm that wants limited liability.
A company that wants a simpler structure, where eligible.
Consultants, advisers and service teams working together.
Check whether your preferred LLP name is available.
Not sure which case applies to you? Tell us about your business and our experts will suggest the right structure free of charge.
Why partners choose to register a limited liability partnership.
Partners are liable only up to their agreed contribution, apart from their own wrongful acts.
The LLP owns assets, signs contracts and can sue or be sued in its own name.
The LLP continues even if a partner leaves, retires or changes.
Profit sharing and roles are set by the LLP agreement, not by fixed rules.
Fewer meetings and filings than a private limited company, with no share capital to manage.
A registered LLP is easier to onboard than an informal partnership.
Register from anywhere in India without visiting a Registry office.
From name reservation to LLP agreement, here is how online LLP registration works.
Timelines depend on name approval, document accuracy and Registry workload. Not to scale.
The proposed designated partners need a DSC to sign the e-forms. We guide you through issuance and verification.
We check availability on the MCA register against naming rules and similar existing names, and suggest alternatives if needed.
We collect partner KYC, registered office proof and consent forms, and check that names and addresses match across documents.
The incorporation form is filed with partner details, contribution and registered office. The MCA fee is paid at filing.
If the ROC asks for corrections, we revise the documents and resubmit within the time allowed.
On approval you receive the Certificate of Incorporation with LLPIN. We then prepare the LLP agreement and file it within 30 days.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. Our expert will confirm the exact list for your case.
The total cost of LLP registration depends on the partners' contribution, the state of your registered office and the number of partners. It generally has three parts:
The MCA incorporation fee is linked to the amount of contribution. The fee schedule can change, so we confirm the current amount before filing.
State stamp duty applies to the LLP agreement and varies by state and contribution.
Our fee depends on the number of partners and the case. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
Optional services such as GST registration, trademark filing, Udyam registration and ongoing compliance are quoted separately. We share a clear, itemised quote before you begin – no hidden charges. Get your free quote →
Choose the situation that matches your plan, or call free for a custom quote.
Resident partners starting a new limited liability partnership.
One or more partners live outside India.
Converting a partnership firm or private company, or unsure which structure fits.
Our professional fee is quoted after a free call. Government fee and stamp duty are separate and depend on contribution and state. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free consultation.
If you want limited liability with flexible management and lighter compliance, an LLP may fit.
Advisers, designers, architects and other practitioners working as a team.
Agencies and service providers that want limited liability without company-level compliance.
Partners who want a registered structure with clear profit sharing.
Firms that want limited liability for the partners and continuity of the business.
Founders setting up an Indian entity with a resident designated partner, subject to FEMA and FDI rules.
Businesses combining skills or capital under a defined agreement.
A quick view of how an LLP differs from other common structures. Ask us which one suits your plan.
| Structure | Liability | Minimum members | Fundraising | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLP | Limited to contribution | 2 partners, 2 designated partners | No shares; equity funding is harder | Moderate |
| Private limited company | Limited to shares | 2 directors, 2 shareholders | Equity, shares and ESOPs possible | Higher, annual ROC filings and audit |
| One Person Company | Limited to shares | 1 director and shareholder | Limited; no outside equity | Moderate to higher |
| Partnership firm | Unlimited, personal | 2 partners | Mostly partner funds and loans | Lower |
| Sole proprietorship | Unlimited, personal | 1 owner | Owner funds and loans | Lowest |
Careful planning before filing prevents most delays and disputes.
Registration is the start. Here are the steps that follow.
Sign the agreement on stamp paper and file it with the Registrar within 30 days of incorporation.
Open a current account in the LLP's name and bring in the partners' contributions.
Apply for GST, Udyam, Shops and Establishment and other licences your business activity requires.
Registering the LLP name does not give trademark rights. File a trademark for your brand and logo.
File the annual return and the statement of account and solvency with the Registrar, and complete director KYC for designated partners.
File the LLP's income tax return each year. A statutory audit applies above prescribed turnover or contribution limits.
Plan your brand protection early: see our trademark registration online service, and our trademark hearing online service if your mark faces an objection. For local support, see our pages for trademark registration in Dwarka and Jaipur.
Quick answers on limited liability partnership registration in India.
An LLP is a separate legal entity registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. It combines the flexibility of a partnership with limited liability, so each partner is liable only to the extent of their agreed contribution, apart from their own wrongful acts.
Obtain Digital Signature Certificates for the designated partners, reserve a name, and file the FiLLiP form on the MCA portal with the required documents. After the Registrar approves, you receive the Certificate of Incorporation with an LLPIN, and then file the LLP agreement within 30 days.
An LLP needs at least 2 partners and there is no maximum limit. At least 2 of the partners must be designated partners who are individuals, and at least one designated partner must be a resident in India.
No minimum contribution is prescribed by law. Partners decide the contribution in the LLP agreement. The government fee for incorporation is linked to the amount of contribution, and stamp duty on the agreement depends on the state.
Each partner needs PAN, an identity and address proof, a photograph, and email and mobile details. The LLP needs proof of registered office, such as a recent utility bill, along with a rent agreement and NOC from the owner if the premises are not owned.
Timelines depend on name approval, document accuracy and the Registrar's workload. Many straightforward applications are completed in a couple of weeks, but queries or a rejected name can extend this.
The cost has three parts: the MCA government fee, state stamp duty on the LLP agreement, and the professional fee. The government fee and stamp duty depend on contribution and state, so we confirm them before filing.
Both give limited liability. A private limited company can issue shares and is generally preferred for equity funding, while an LLP has no shares, a simpler structure and lighter compliance. The right choice depends on your funding plans.
The LLP agreement sets out the rights, duties, profit sharing and contributions of the partners and the rules for running the LLP. It must be signed on stamp paper and filed with the Registrar within 30 days of incorporation.
Every LLP files an annual return and a statement of account and solvency with the Registrar, and files an income tax return each year. Designated partners complete DIN KYC, and an audit is needed above prescribed turnover or contribution limits.
Yes, subject to the LLP Act, 2008 and applicable FEMA and FDI rules for the business activity. At least one designated partner must be a resident in India, and foreign partners need additional document attestation.
Yes. A registered or unregistered partnership firm, and in some cases a private company, can convert to an LLP under the LLP Act, 2008. The process differs for each, and licences, GST, bank accounts and contracts need to be transferred.
The name must end with LLP or Limited Liability Partnership and must not be identical or too similar to an existing LLP, company or registered trademark. It must also not suggest a government link or violate naming rules. We check availability before filing.
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