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CA-Foundation > Business Laws > The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (Old & New)

Explain the steps to incorporate a LLP.



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STEPS OR PROCESS FOR INCORPORATING AN LLP

Step 1: Reservation of name

(a) The first step while incorporating a LLP is the reservation of name of LLP.

(b) The name of a LLP shall not be similar to that of an existing LLP, Company or a Partnership Firm.

(c) The applicant has to file e-form 1, for ascertaining the availability and reservation of name. 6 names in order of preference can be indicated.

(d) The name should contain the suffix "Limited Liability Partnership" or "LLP".

Step 2: Incorporation

(a) In the second step, the applicant has to file e-form 2 for incorporating a new LLP.

(b) This form contains the details of the proposed LLP and the Partners and Designated Partners along with their consent to act as such.

Step 3: Execute a LLP Agreement

(a) It is mandatory to execute LLP Agreement. [Sec. 23]

(b) LLP agreement shall be filed with the registrar in e-form 3 within 30 days of incorporation of LLP

(c) The contents of the LLP Agreement are enumerated below:

1. Name of LLP

2. Name and address of partners and designated partners

3. Form of contribution & interest on contribution

4. Profit sharing ratio

5. Remuneration of Partners

6. Rights & Duties of Partners

7. Proposed Business

8. Rules for governing LLP.


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Notes of The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (Old & New)



  1. Explain the steps to incorporate a LLP.
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  2. Is it necessary to have a LLP agreement? State the contents of such agreement.
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  3. State the annual filing of documents as required to be filed by LLP with the Registrar.
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