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1 Types of Companies

2 Forms of Business Establishments

3 Comparative Analysis of Different Business Establishments

4 Registration Process

Registration Process for Limited Liability Partnership

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1 Is it possible to dissolve the LLP in India?

Yes, any LLP can close down its business in India by adopting any of the following two ways:

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2. Winding up of LLP: It is the process where all the assets of the business are disposed-off to meet the liabilities of the same and surplus any, is distributed among the owners. The details of LLP closure can be seen from the following link-(http://www.mca.gov.in/LLP/CloseCompany.html ) LLP’s are subject to LLP Act & Rules the same can be seen from the following links (http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/actsbills/pdf/LLP_Act_2008_15jan2009.pdf) &(http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/LLPRulesasnotified.pdf) . Recently RBI has also notified provision for foreign investment in LLP-(http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=8844&Mode=0) LLP’s are not required to have board meetings, AGM etc.

2 Can provisional DIN be utilised for registration of DSC at MCA portal?

No, director must have an approved DIN to register the DSC on MCA portal.

3 How will foreign directors on Indian companies register their DSC on the MCA portal?

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4 What is the duration during which the approved name is available for formation of the LLP? Or What is the validity period of approved name of LLP?

The approved name of LLP shall be valid for a period of 3 months from the date of approval. If the proposed LLP is not incorporated within such period, the name shall be lapsed and will be available for other applicant/ LLP. Please note that there shall not be any provision for renewal of the name.

5 Which forms are required to be filed to Registrar in case of appointment of new partners/ resignation of existing partners from the LLP?

E-form 3 and e-form 4 are required to be filed for appointment of new and resignation of existing partners within thirty days of such cessation or appointment without additional fee and with additional fee thereafter.

6 How can the name be reserved prior to registration of company?

For reservation of a name prior to filing SPICe (INC-32), you may use INC-1 (in which up to 6 names can be proposed) and then input the SRN of approved INC-1 into SPICe.