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In comparison to a standard partnership, a limited liability partnership (LLP) can be shown to be a far better business structure. Personal liabilities have an impact on partnerships, and LLPs do away with the Indian Partnership Act of 1932’s overbearing requirements. In addition, there are tax advantages, no audit obligations below a specific capital threshold, no partner cap, and no capital contribution restrictions. Read through to know more about conversion of firm into LLP.
According to Section 55 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act of 2008 read with Schedule II of the Act, a partnership can partnership be converted into llp.
There cannot be any new partners or for existing partners to stop being partners during the application process since all partners of the firm must be partners of the LLP.
Before submitting such an application, at least two partners must have DPINs and all Partners must possess a current Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
The Partnership Act of 1932 requires that the partnership entity being converted be registered.
The approval of all partners is required.
The partners of the LLP must be the same as those of the partnership firm.
After the conversion is finished, any partner who wants to leave the LLP can do so.
All Designated Partners must receive a Director Identification Number (DIN) or Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN).
Here is a table that explains the key differences between a partnership and an LLP:
| Basis | Partnership | LLP |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Legal Entity | No. | Yes. |
| Liability | Unlimited. Personal assets of the partners are also liable. | Limited to the extent of their capital contribution. |
| Books of Accounts | Not mandatory. | Should be prepared according to the provisions of the LLP Act. |
| Number of Members | Maximum 20. In the case of a banking business, the maximum number is 10. | No limit on the maximum number of partners. |
| Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) | No such requirement. | All designated partners of the LLP should have a Digital Signature which is a prerequisite for e-filing. |
There are numerous benefits to LLP which will give clarity on why conversion of partnership firm into LLP benefits the individual:
Here is the process to register LLP in India. HSRAvisory provides a seamless and hassle-free process and one can check here to know the quick and detailed process to register an LLP.
Step 1: Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Step 2: Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)
Step 3: Name Approval
Step 4: Incorporation of LLP
Step 5: File Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Agreement
When one plan to convert partnership to LLP, there are a few documents one must carry, here is the list:
To Be Submitted By Partners
Scanned copy of PAN Card or passport (Foreign Nationals & NRIs)
Scanned copy of Aadhar Card/ Voter’s ID/Passport/Driver’s License
Scanned copy of latest bank statement/telephone/mobile bill or electricity/gas bill
Scanned passport-sized photograph Specimen signature (blank document with signature [partners only])
Note: Any one of the partners must self-attest the first three documents. In the case of foreign nationals and NRIs, all the documents must be notarized (if currently in India or a non-Commonwealth country) or apostilled (if in a Commonwealth country).
For Registered Office
Scanned copy of the latest bank statement/telephone/mobile bill, or electricity or gas Bill
Scanned copy of the notarised rental agreement in English
Scanned copy of No-objection certificate from the property owner
Scanned copy of sale deed/property deed in English (in case of owned property)
The process of converting a partnership company into a LLP preserves the adaptability and financial advantages of a partnership while giving the partners limited liability protection. The following are the procedures needed to change a joint company into an LLP:
Obtain DSC and DIN:
Name Reservation:
Drafting LLP Agreement:
Filing of Form FiLLiP:
Filing of Form 3:
The members of a partnership firm are jointly and severally responsible for the bills and responsibilities of the company prior to the conversion of the firm into an LLP. This means that the partners must use their own assets to pay off creditors’ claims if the partnership is unable to settle its obligations. The partners’ liability is, however, constrained to the sum they give to the capital of the LLP following the conversion.
The partnership company is assumed to have been disbanded following the registration of the LLP, and the assets and obligations of the partnership pass to the LLP
The partnership’s operations can proceed uninterruptedly under the LLP
The LLP Act’s requirements must be followed by the partners of the partnership company, who are now its named partners
The LLP is a separate legal entity and has perpetual succession, which means that the LLP continues to exist even if the partners change
The LLP is also eligible for various tax benefits available to LLPs, such as the pass-through taxation system
The LLP may be subject to all legal actions that were ongoing against the company
Any ruling or verdict, whether favourable to the company or unfavourable, may be pursued against the LLP
All current arrangements and contracts to which the company was a party shall remain in effect with the LLP as a party
Every current assignment made by the company or power granted to the company must be treated as though it had been given to the LLP.
With HSRAdvisory, registering an LLP is one of the easiest processes in India. We make the entire compliance procedure simple and provide our best efforts to complete the process as early as possible. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs comes up with updates to the LLP process and HSRAdvisory takes care of them for you.
DSC for one director and DIN for up to three directors
Drafting of MoA & AoA
Registration fees and stamp duty
Company Incorporation Certificate
We also provide assistance with:
Free consultation, followed by subsequent meetings to clear every concern you may face.
Complete support on opening a current bank account
Comprehensive and on-time updates on ROC compliances.
Online accounting software valid for one year.
A master file that contains all the documents needed to file the incorporation.
A dedicated service manager is present at all times.
Being a separate legal entity from the existing partnership firm, LLP will have its own pan card, and a new/separate GST Registration on the name of LLP.
You will also get a zero balance current account!
Answered by our experts
No! registered and unregistered Partnership Firms can be converted into LLP.
Get digital signatures of all partners
Apply for DIN for all the partners
Submit the application with RUN-LLP Form on the MCA website
Submit an application by filling out the form Fillip for the conversion
Register LLP agreement with the MCA website
Obtain a Certificate of Incorporation for your LLP.
The statement of Account and Solvency from the foreign LLP should be submitted on Form 8. After the first six months of the fiscal year have ended, it must be completed within 30 days. The amount due is ₹ 1000.
The Registry of Companies (RoC) must receive a Yearly Return and Statement of Earnings from an LLC each year.
The main advantage of converting a partnership firm to LLP is that the partners' liability becomes limited, which means that they are not personally liable for the debts and obligations of the LLP beyond the amount they have contributed to the LLP's capital.
One of the most important prerequisites for converting a partnership to an LLP is obtaining the consent of all partners.