Partnership to LLP

As an LLP, the liability of the partners is limited to the amount of their contribution. This means that the personal assets of the partners are protected in case the LLP faces financial difficulties.

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Conversion of Partnership Firm to LLP

Limited liability partnerships (LLPs) have the potential to be far more effective business structures than traditional partnerships. Partnerships suffer from personal obligations even if LLPs eliminate the burdensome provisions of the Indian Partnership Act of 1932. There are also tax advantages, no audit obligations below a particular capital threshold, no partner cap, and no limitations on capital contributions. In-depth information about the benefits of LLPs over partnership firms, how to convert a partnership firm to an LLP, and the paperwork needed to make the change will all be provided in this blog.

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Benefits of conversion of Partnership Firm to LLP

By changing a partnership into an LLP, the following advantages can be attained::

Higher Investment

Increased investment in the LLP would result from the conversion of the partnership to an LLP. Greater numbers of investors would invest in the LLP as a result of the conversion procedure improving the entity's repute.

Always Following

The partnership firm remains intact even if a partner departs or passes away. The LLP would fall under the eternal succession rule.

Restrictive Liability

If a partnership were converted to an LLP, the partners would automatically have limited liability. The partnership would benefit in some way from limited liability. Liability of the partners is distinct from that of the business.

Management Choice

When a partnership is converted to an LLP, the flexibility and decision-making process in the LLP are increased in comparison to a regular partnership business.

Direct investment from abroad

The restrictions on foreign direct investment in LLPs have been loosened by the Indian government. In contrast to a partnership, there is more latitude for FDI in an LLP.

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Criteria

Even if their income does not go above the tax level, the following people are still allowed to pay their income tax return:

  •  Individuals whose annual sales volume is at least Rs. 60 lakh.
  •  Those who have a TDS or TCS of more than Rs 25,000.
  •  Those with annual professional incomes of over Rs. 10 lakh.
  •  A person is qualified to pay the ITR if they deposit at least 50 lakh in their savings bank account.
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Process for conversion of Partnership Firm to LLP

  •  Step 1: Apply for the DIN and DSC.
  • The candidate must submit applications for both a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and a Director Identification Number (DIN).

  •  Step 2: Confirming the business name.
  • This process involves checking and verifying the company name to make sure it complies with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' (MCA) requirements.

  •  Step 3: Finishing the Form

    The applicant will submit the application form for the certificate of incorporation through the applicable MCA portal, along with any necessary supporting documents, when the competent authorities have given their approval for the business name.

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  •  Step 4: Incorporating documents
  • The applicant must send the MCA all required documentation after finishing the aforementioned stages.

  •  Step 5: Company formation
  • Through this process, the partnership would obtain its certificate of incorporation from the Registrar and all of its interests, possessions, and liabilities would be transferred to the LLP.

  •  Step 6: Refresh the registrar of firms
  • In the final phase, the partners of the LLP must notify the firms of the conversion of the partnership to an LLP in writing on a document that must be submitted to the Registrar within 15 days of this process.

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Documents required for conversion of Partnership Firm to LLP

These are the documents required on the time of the conversion of Partnership firm to LLP :

  • A replica of each prospective partner's PAN card
  • For Indian nationals with identification that is no older than two months, passports, election cards (also known as voter identity cards), ration cards, driver's licences, and Aadhaar cards are all valid documents.
  •  Utility bills from the company site, such as those for electricity, telephone service, gas, mobile phones or any other service, must be no older than two months in order to be included in the partner's ownership proof.
  •  For the Digital Signature Certificate, we needed two of your most current passport images.
  • All directors and members are required to submit two-month-old or more bank statements.
  • Copy of address evidence is necessary if a rental premises agreement or property paperwork are needed.
  •  A downloaded PDF file in the given format should contain the landlord NOC.
  •  Details about the contributions made by the partners.
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Requirements for conversion of Partnership Firm to LLP

  •  Registering your partnership firm is a good idea.
  • The company must have been in operation for at least one financial year.
  •  All partners must agree.
  •  Each Partner joins the LLP as a partner in the same proportion that their capital accounts were recorded in the firm's books on the conversion date
  •  Each partner should make a financial contribution to the LLP.
  • Before conversion, each partner must have a DSC and DPIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, the procedure of forming a company in India is entirely online. You do not need to be physically there at all because you can complete all documents electronically. All the necessary forms and documentation must be digitised and sent to us.

Yes, regardless of its revenue, a private limited firm is required to employ an auditor. In fact, within 30 days of formation, an auditor must be engaged. Given that penalties for non-compliance can reach millions of rupees and possibly result in the blacklisting of directors, compliance is crucial for a private limited business.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs makes available the company's registration certificate online.