How many partners does an LLP need?

An LLP requires a minimum of two partners. There is no upper limit on the number of partners.

What is a designated partner?

At least two partners must be designated partners. They hold a DPIN and a DSC and are responsible for the LLP's statutory compliance, including its annual filings.

What annual compliance does an LLP have?

Every LLP must file Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) and Form 11 (Annual Return) each year, in addition to its income-tax return. These filings are due even if the LLP has not carried on business.

How does an LLP compare with a private limited company?

An LLP has lighter compliance, no minimum capital and a simpler governance model, which suits professional firms and closely held ventures. A private limited company is usually preferred where the business plans to raise equity funding or issue shares to investors.

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Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration

Form a Limited Liability Partnership combining partnership flexibility with limited liability for partners.

What's covered

A Limited Liability Partnership is governed by the LLP Act 2008 and combines the operational flexibility of a partnership with limited liability.
Partners are not personally liable for the LLP's debts beyond their agreed contribution, and one partner is not liable for the misconduct of another.
An LLP requires at least two partners, of whom at least two must be designated partners holding a Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN) and a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
The LLP is a separate legal person, incorporated through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs FiLLiP form, and continues regardless of changes in its partners.

Benefits

Limited liability — partners' exposure is capped at their agreed contribution
Lower ongoing compliance than a private limited company
No minimum capital requirement to incorporate
Separate legal entity with perpetual succession

How we work

01
Obtain DSC and DPIN
Apply for a Digital Signature Certificate and a Designated Partner Identification Number for each designated partner — usually issued in 1–2 working days.
02
Reserve the name and file FiLLiP
Reserve the LLP name through the MCA and file the FiLLiP incorporation form with subscriber details; approval typically follows in 7–12 working days.
03
File the LLP agreement (Form 3)
File the LLP agreement in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation, setting out partner rights, duties and profit-sharing.

Documents required

PAN and Aadhaar of each partner
Address proof of each partner
Registered-office proof with a no-objection certificate from the owner
Digital Signature Certificate of the designated partners
The executed LLP agreement

Applicable laws & forms

LLP Act 2008 — governs incorporation and conduct of the LLP
LLP Rules 2009 — prescribe forms and procedure
Income-tax Act 1961 — the LLP is assessed at the rate applicable to firms
MCA annual filing requirements — Form 3 (LLP agreement), Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) and Form 11 (Annual Return)

Frequently asked questions

Government fees

Statutory / government fee (indicative): ₹2,000

Indicative government fee · last verified 2026-06-07. Our professional charges are shared on consultation.