Starting a business
LLP registration in India
An LLP suits a business run by partners. Its agreement can set out contributions, authority and profit-sharing in advance.
How we can help
- We check whether an LLP suits your partners and proposed activities, including any foreign participation.
- We help prepare the name reservation and FiLLiP filing, including address and designated partner details.
- With a specialist, we prepare the LLP agreement and arrange the Form 3 filing.
- We explain what to do after registration and which annual filings to put in your calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can one person set up an LLP?
An LLP needs at least two partners and two designated partners. At least one designated partner must meet the residency requirement under LLP law.
Can a foreign investor be an LLP partner?
Under the general foreign investment route, relevant activities must allow 100% foreign investment through the automatic route without FDI-linked performance conditions. We also check the investors and applicable restrictions.
When is the LLP agreement prepared?
Agree the terms before registration where possible. File details of the initial agreement on Form 3 within 30 days of LLP registration. Separate filing rules apply to changes.
Are filings required before the LLP starts trading?
Having no transactions does not remove the LLP’s annual filing duties. We confirm the forms and deadlines for your reporting period.
Official sources
- India Code · Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- MCA · FiLLiP guide
- MCA · Form 3 and the LLP agreement
- RBI · Master Direction: Foreign Investment in India
We confirm requirements and timelines for your situation. See the general rules in the service terms.