Separate legal entity, limited liability, and lighter compliance than a company — ideal for professionals who practise together.
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) combines the operational flexibility of a traditional partnership with the crucial protection of limited liability. Governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, an LLP is a separate legal entity, meaning partners are not personally liable for the debts or misconduct of other partners. LLPs are especially favoured by chartered accountants, lawyers, architects, consultants, and other professionals who wish to practise collectively without the higher compliance burden of a Private Limited Company.
Each partner's liability is restricted to their agreed contribution. Personal assets are fully protected from business debts.
Partners structure profit-sharing, roles, and decision-making through the LLP Agreement — without many restrictions imposed on companies.
LLPs are taxed at a flat rate of 30% on profits, with no Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). This is advantageous for high-earning professionals.
Unlike Pvt Ltd companies, LLPs do not need Board meetings, detailed statutory registers, or voluminous MCA forms annually.
The LLP can own assets, enter contracts, and initiate legal proceedings in its own name.
There is no statutory minimum capital requirement for forming an LLP.
Via the MCA portal (typically 1–2 working days).
For all designated partners (about 1–2 days).
Drafted in accordance with the LLP Act, 2008 (about 1 day).
Form for incorporation of LLP on the MCA portal (1 day).
Issued by the RoC (total about 5–7 working days).
Choose LLP if: you are a professional (CA, lawyer, architect, consultant), you want minimal compliance, you do not anticipate raising equity investment, and you prefer flexible profit distribution. Choose Pvt Ltd if: you plan to raise external funding, issue ESOPs, scale rapidly, or seek listing on a stock exchange.
Execute and file the LLP Agreement within 30 days of incorporation.
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