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LLP Annual Compliance
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Annual Compliances for LLP
Need of LLP
When we put money in, we think it has more benefits and less risk. Similarly when we think about starting a business, we always tackle that medium which benefits us more in less investment and Compliance. LLP is such a one of the medium which provides benefits of two in one unit i.e., company and partnership. I love it! When the Partnership needs to be the corporate and vice versa when one business owner forces the the other at less Compliance.
Structure of LLP
A minimum of 2 people are required to establish an LLP where at least one is resident in India. They are called designated partners. They are having DPIN (Designated partner identification number) and unlike LLP, there is no restriction of minimum or maximum numbers of partners. In LLP one partner is not held liable for the misconduct of the other and their liability shall be limited to that contributed in LLP and written in the LLP agreement. The name of every limited liability partnership must end with the words “LLP”.
Eligibility of Annual Compliance for LLP
You need to meet the annual Compliance filing if are an LLP. So you will have to complete all the mandatory annual compliances of your Limited Liability partnership, in schedule as fixed by it under its rules.
Documents for LLP Annual Compliance filing
One year Compliance require the following documents:
- The Pan card of the LLP designated partners.
- Identity Proof of the nominated partners of the LLP
- LLP agreement
- Required financial statements.
- Minutes of meetings.
Process on Filing of Annual Compliances for LLP
Now that we have covered some of the important LLP Returns Filing requirements, let’s take the step ahead i.e returns filing process. Following are the LLP Annual Compliances to be filed as per MCA Rules.
Compliance of LLP
When we hear the word ‘Compliance’ the first thing that strikes our mind is a burden but it is not like this in LLP. The most attractive feature the LLP lures people there lower Compliance than any company. Following parts comprise the filing of LLP Compliance:
- Statutory Compliances
- Annual Compliances
Statutory LLP Compliances filing
These are those compliances to which an entity is subjected as per the law and the policies to which it obliges, such as:
Conduct Meetings
- First General Meeting to be held within 30 days from the date of LLP Incorporation / registration
- Also an Executive committee meeting shall be held minimum two times a year
- Summarize the meeting for submission at a later date.
Maintaining Minute Book
From the perspective of a registered LLP, records of the meetings with the Board of Directors are prescriptive.
Maintaining Books of Accounts
A Book of Accounts shall be kept by the Board of Directors with each incorporated LLP.
Audit of Accounts
It needs to be filed compulsorily when the turnover exceeds 40 Lakhs or the contribution of LLP is 25,00,000.
LLP Annual Compliances filing
In the case of Annual Compliance filing, there are three Compliance in all. The other word for this is Mandatory Compliance. It is irrespective of whether any business is carried on there, no activity whatsoever done or noted as such in the financial year, and in case od default will attract a penality of 100 rs per day. The three Annual Compliance for LLP are:.
LLP Annual Returns
For LLP annual return filing, a list of partners and changes therein have to be filed with the Registrar in form 11 within 60 days of closure of financial year.
LLP Statements of Accounts
The statements of Accounts and Solvency shall be filed by the LLP with the Registrar within 30 days from the end of 6 months of its financial year.
LLP Income Tax Returns filing
It will be subjected to the audit position of LLP. That is, the date for filing income tax return is 30-09 if audit applies. Otherwise, it’s “until and unless” the other month 31st.
Once prepared and the required compliances are fulfilled, such documents shall be submitted to the Authority by LLP. Each LLP registered with an LLP must adhere to this as part of the compliance filing on a yearly basis and also before due date. Failure to file the return may attract a disciplinary action by the Authority against The LLP.
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Questions & Answers
Q: What if an LLP does not submit Form 8 and Form 11?
Non-submission of Form 8 and Form 11 attracts penalty of ₹100 per day, per form without any limitations thereby causing heavy penalties. Continued non‐compliance may ultimately result in the LLP being listed as “Inactive” by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), or it may be struck off altogether. Designated partners could be held personally responsible as well.
Q: When is an LLP required of an audit?
Do I need to get the account books of the LLP audited?Compulsory audit is required in case the turnover of the LLP exceeds ₹40 lakhs or the contribution of the partners is more than ₹25 lakhs in any financial year.
Q: Is it possible for the financial year of an LLP to vary from April to March?
No, as per LLP Act, 2008, the Financial year of an LLP is determined from 1st April to 31st March, and cannot be reset.
Q: Who is responsible for complying with the LLP legislation?
The LLP’s designated partners have to ensure that all compliance are get done and complete on time periodically including filing,audit and updation of MCA.
Q: What is a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and is it necessary for complying with an LLP?
Yes, it is compulsory for at least one of the Designated Partner to have a valid Class 2 or a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate to sign the eForms on the MCA Portal.