+91- 93107 66086
·
info@taxmother.com
·
Mon - Sat 10:00-19:00
Free Consultation

Partnership / LLP Company Registration

Contact Tax Mother today for expert guidance on registering your partnership company or LLP and maximizing your business's potential.

    Choosing the right business structure is crucial for long-term success. Whether you opt for a partnership company, LLP, or Partnership LLP, understanding their key features and registration processes empowers you to make informed decisions.

    For personalized guidance and assistance in registering your partnership company, LLP, or Partnership LLP, contact Tax Mother, your trusted tax and business advisory partner.

    Partnership Companies vs. LLPs

    Choosing the Right Business Structure:

    When it comes to starting a business, choosing the right structure is a critical decision that can significantly impact your success. Partnership companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are two popular options that offer distinct advantages to entrepreneurs.

    Understanding the key features and registration processes of these structures is essential for aspiring business owners who seek to unlock their company’s full potential. In this article, we will explore partnership companies and LLPs, highlighting their unique benefits and providing a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed choice for your business. Discover how you can establish a solid foundation for growth and protect your interests by selecting the optimal structure that aligns with your vision and goals.

    Partnership Companies & Registration Process

    Empowering Collaboration and Growth

    Partnership companies, similar to sole proprietorships, distinguish themselves through the involvement of multiple individuals. With clear delineation of responsibilities outlined in the partnership agreement, these businesses foster collaboration and shared decision-making.

     

    Benefits of Partnership Companies:

    1. Efficient fundraising due to enhanced credibility in the eyes of financial institutions.
    2. Improved accountability through shared responsibility among partners.

    Registration Process for Partnership Companies:

    1. Form 1 statement
    2. Partnership Deed copy: Includes company name, business operations, primary and additional locations, partnership date, partners’ details, and business structure.
    3. Partners’ PAN card and Aadhar card/Voter ID card.
    4. Proof of business location ownership/rent/lease.
    5. Sign and agree upon the partnership deed, which acts as a legal agreement governing the partnership.

    Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) & Registration Process

    Secure and Versatile Structures

    LLPs offer business owners the advantage of separating personal and business assets, ensuring ultimate limited liability protection. Liability is based on the amount of share capital allocated to each partner, making it a flexible and secure business structure.

     

    Benefits of LLPs:

    1. Protection of personal assets from business liabilities.
    2. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
    3. Lower registration costs compared to private limited or public limited companies.
    4. Reduced compliance obligations, with only the filing of annual return statements and statements of account being mandatory.

    Registration Process for LLPs:

    1. PAN card or identity proof (Aadhar Card, Driver’s License, or Voter ID).
    2. Address proof documents such as bank statements, phone bills, mobile bills, and gas bills.
    3. Passport-size photocopies.
    4. Passport (for foreigners or NRIs).
    5. DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) and registered office address proof.

     

    Follow the step-by-step LLP registration process:

    1. Obtain Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) and Director Identification Numbers (DIN) for LLP partners.
    2. Apply for business name approval through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
    3. Upon approval, submit the necessary paperwork within 60 days.
    4. Receive the registration certificate and apply for the Partnership Agreement within 30 days.

    A Detailed Comparison Between Companies

    Basis Proprietorship Firm Partnership Firm Private Limited Company Public Limited Company Limited Liability Partnership
    Prevailing Law No specific law Indian Partnership Act, 1932 Companies Act, 2013 Companies Act, 2013 Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
    Capital Required No minimum amount No minimum amount No minimum amount (Standard 1 Lakh for Pvt. Ltd. Company) Minimum authorized and subscribed capital required No minimum amount
    Name of Entity Any name as per choice Any name as per choice Name to contain ‘Private Limited’ as suffix Name to contain ‘Limited’ as suffix Name to contain ‘Limited Liability Partnership’ or ‘LLP’ as suffix
    Procedure KYC of Proprietor KYC of All Partners KYC of All Directors KYC of All Directors KYC of All Partners
    Apply Tax Registration Prepare, Sign & Notarize Partnership Deed Apply for Digital Signature of Directors Apply for Digital Signature of Directors Apply for Digital Signature of Partners
    Approval and Ready Apply to Registrar of Firms Apply for DIN of Directors Apply for DIN of Directors Apply for DIN of Partners
    Apply Pan Card Apply for RUN for Name Approval Apply for RUN for Name Approval Apply for Name Approval with Form 1
    Approval, Pan Generated & Ready Prepare MOA, AOA & Other Incorporation Documents Prepare MOA, AOA & Other Incorporation Documents Prepare Partnership Agreement & Other Incorporation Documents
    File SPice+ with MCA File SPice+ with MCA File Form 2 & 3 with MCA
    Approval with COI, PAN, TAN & GST Approval with COI, PAN, TAN & GST Approval with COI, PAN, TAN & GST
    Pre-Approval of Name Not Required Not Required Required Required Required
    Registration Any Tax Registration will suffice Optional with Registrar of Firms Registration with Registrar of ROC required (MCA) Registration with Registrar of ROC required (MCA) Registration with Registrar of LLP required (MCA)
    Creation N/A (Not a separate legal entity) Created by contract with 2 persons Created by Law Created by Law Created by Law
    Distinct Entity Not a separate legal entity Not a separate legal entity Is a separate legal entity under the Companies Act, 2013 Is a separate legal entity under the Companies Act, 2013 Is a separate legal entity under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
    Compliance Complexity Minimal Moderate High High Moderate
    Number of Directors Not applicable Not applicable Minimum 2 Directors Minimum 3 Directors Minimum 2 Designated Partners
    Statutory Audit Requirement Not applicable Not applicable Applicable (based on turnover and other thresholds) Applicable (based on turnover and other thresholds) Applicable (based on turnover and other thresholds)
    Mandatory Annual Filings No Annual Filings required No Annual Filings required Mandatory (Annual Returns, Financial Statements, etc.) Mandatory (Annual Returns, Financial Statements, etc.) Mandatory (Annual Returns, Financial Statements, etc.)
    Ownership Transferability Not possible Not possible Possible Possible Possible
    Foreign Ownership Not allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed Allowed
    Admission as Partner/Member Not applicable By agreement By agreement By agreement By agreement
    Annual Filing Not applicable Not applicable Yes Yes Yes
    Cessation as Partner/Member Not applicable By agreement By agreement By agreement By agreement
    Charter Document Not applicable Partnership Deed Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association LLP Agreement
    Common Seal Not applicable Optional Optional Mandatory Not applicable
    Compliances Few Moderate More More Moderate
    Contracts Personal liability Joint liability Limited liability Limited liability Limited liability
    Credit Worthiness of Organization Personal credit Partners’ credit Separate entity’s credit Separate entity’s credit Separate entity’s credit
    Digital Signature Not applicable Not applicable Required for filing Required for filing Required for filing
    Director Identification Number Not applicable Not applicable Required for directors Required for directors Not applicable
    Dissolution Not applicable By agreement By legal process By legal process By agreement
    Dividend Distribution Tax Not applicable Not applicable Yes Yes Not applicable
    Formalities of Incorporation Not applicable Not applicable Required Required Required
    Legal Proceedings Personal liability Joint liability Limited liability Limited liability Limited liability
    Liability of Partners/Members Unlimited Jointly and severally Limited Limited Limited
    Maintenance of Minutes Not applicable Not applicable Required Required Not applicable
    Number of Members Single owner Minimum 2 Minimum 2 Minimum 7 Minimum 2
    Oppression and Mismanagement Not applicable Applicable Applicable Applicable Applicable
    Ownership of Assets Personal ownership Joint ownership Company ownership Company ownership LLP ownership
    Perpetual Succession Not applicable Not applicable Yes Yes Yes
    Principal/Agent Relationship Not applicable Partners act as agents Directors act as agents Directors act as agents Partners act as agents
    Share Certificate Not applicable Not applicable Issued to shareholders Issued to shareholders Not applicable
    Statutory Meetings Not applicable Not applicable Required Required Not applicable
    Tax Liability Individual tax rates Partnership tax rates Corporate tax rates Corporate tax rates Partnership tax rates
    Transfer of Share/Partnership rights in case of death Not applicable By agreement By transfer of shares/partnership interest By transfer of shares/partnership interest By agreement
    Voting Rights Not applicable As per agreement Proportional to shareholding Proportional to shareholding As per agreement
    Accounting Standards Personal discretion Partners’ discretion Required by law Required by law Required by law
    Annual Compliance Cost Low Moderate High High Moderate
    Audit of Accounts Not applicable Not applicable Required Required Required
    Board Meetings Not applicable Not applicable Required Required Not applicable
    Books of Account Personal records Partnership records Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory
    Borrowing Personal capacity Joint capacity Limited capacity Limited capacity Limited capacity
    Conversion Not applicable Possible Possible Possible Possible
    Foreign Member Not applicable Possible Possible Possible Possible
    Foreign Participation Not applicable Possible Possible Possible Possible
    GST Applicability & Rates Personal capacity Partnership capacity Corporate capacity Corporate capacity Partnership capacity
    Income Tax Individual tax rates Partnership tax rates Corporate tax rates Corporate tax rates Partnership tax rates
    Legal Status Personal Joint Separate legal entity Separate legal entity Separate legal entity
    Liability Limitation No Joint liability Limited liability Limited liability Limited liability
    Managerial Personnel Not applicable Not applicable Required Required Not applicable
    Merger-Amalgamation Not applicable Not applicable Possible Possible Not applicable
    Min vs Max No of Directors 1 to N/A 2 to N/A 2 to 15 3 to 15 2 to N/A
    Min vs Max No of Shareholders/Members 1 to N/A 2 to N/A 2 to 200 7 to unlimited 2 to N/A
    Min vs Max Revenue/Year N/A N/A Varies Varies N/A
    Name Approval Not applicable Not applicable Required Required Required
    Owners Remuneration Personal discretion As per agreement Permissible Permissible Permissible
    Remuneration of Managerial Personnel Not applicable Not applicable Regulated Regulated Not applicable
    Start Up India Not applicable Not applicable Eligible Eligible Not applicable
    Startup Accreditation Not applicable Not applicable Eligible Eligible Not applicable
    Transfer/Inheritance of Rights Not applicable By agreement By transfer of shares/partnership interest By transfer of shares/partnership interest By agreement
    Transferability Not applicable By agreement By transfer of shares By transfer of shares By agreement

    When establishing a successful business, choosing the right structure is vital. Whether it’s a partnership company, LLP, or Partnership LLP, understanding their features and registration process empowers informed decisions. For smooth and efficient registration, rely on Tax Mother, your trusted tax and business advisory partner for Partnership LLP registration assistance.

     

    Contact us for your Partnership or LLP Registration