LLP Registration process and cost: total cost, FiLLiP, minimum capital and the LLP Agreement

The total government cost of LLP Registration in India is low: about ₹200 for RUN-LLP name reservation, a FiLLiP incorporation fee that starts at ₹500 for contribution up to ₹1 lakh, a Form 3 fee of ₹50 upward for the LLP agreement, state stamp duty on the agreement, and a Digital Signature Certificate for each designated partner. There is no minimum capital; professional fees and yearly compliance are the other costs to plan for.

This post looks at LLP Registration process and cost together — what each fee is for, how the FiLLiP form works, why the LLP Agreement matters, and what happens after Registration. For the detailed filing walkthrough, read our LLP Registration step-by-step guide. Fees are as of October 2026 and can change; the MCA portal calculates the exact amount when you file.

What is the total cost of LLP Registration in India?

An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) is a business registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. Its LLP Registration fees and charges depend mainly on the total contribution — the money, property or services the partners agree to bring in.

Cost item	Paid to	Amount
RUN-LLP name reservation (optional)	MCA	₹200
FiLLiP incorporation fee	MCA	₹500 (contribution up to ₹1 lakh), ₹2,000 (up to ₹5 lakh), ₹4,000 (up to ₹10 lakh), ₹5,000 (up to ₹25 lakh), ₹10,000 (up to about ₹1 crore), ₹25,000 (larger contributions)
Form 3 (filing the LLP agreement)	MCA	₹50 to ₹600, depending on contribution
Stamp duty on the LLP agreement	State government	Varies by state, often linked to contribution
DSC for each designated partner	Licensed certifying authority	Market-priced
Professional fees	The professional you choose	Not regulated; compare written scope

So for a two-partner LLP with ₹1 lakh total contribution, the MCA fees come to roughly ₹750 (₹200 + ₹500 + ₹50), plus stamp duty and DSCs. The fee slabs come from the LLP Rules as amended in 2022. Comparing with a company? Read How much does Company Registration cost in India?

Is there a minimum capital for LLP Registration?

No. The LLP Act prescribes no minimum capital for LLP Registration. Partners decide how much each will contribute and record it in FiLLiP and the LLP agreement. A contribution can be cash, property or other benefit, and it need not all be brought in on day one — the agreement can say when it is due.

Because the FiLLiP fee, the Form 3 fee and often the stamp duty rise with contribution, many small LLPs start with a modest contribution and increase it later by amending the agreement and filing Form 3 again. Keep it realistic: the contribution is what partners are committing to bring in, and it can matter to banks and clients.

Who is eligible for LLP Registration?

• At least two partners, with no upper limit. Partners can be individuals or bodies corporate (a company or another LLP).
• At least two designated partners — the partners responsible for compliance. They must be individuals, and at least one must be resident in India (stayed in India for at least 120 days in the financial year).
• A registered office in India.
• A lawful business carried on with a view to profit — an LLP cannot be formed for charitable or not-for-profit purposes.

NRIs and foreign nationals can be partners, but foreign investment in an LLP is allowed only in certain sectors under foreign exchange rules.

What documents are required for LLP Registration?

• PAN of each partner (passport for foreign nationals).
• Address proof of each partner — Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, driving licence, or a recent bank statement or utility bill.
• A recent photograph of each partner.
• DSC of each designated partner and their consent to act (Form 9).
• Registered office proof — a recent utility bill, plus rent agreement or ownership proof, and a no-objection letter from the owner.
• For a body corporate partner: its certificate of incorporation and a board resolution nominating its representative.

Foreign documents usually need notarisation or apostille. The MCA portal lists the attachments for each form when you fill it.

How does the FiLLiP form LLP Registration process work?

FiLLiP stands for "Form for incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership". It is the single form that incorporates the LLP on the MCA portal. In outline:

1. DSCs are obtained for the designated partners.
2. Name is reserved through RUN-LLP (up to two names; an approved name is held for 90 days) or applied for within FiLLiP.
3. FiLLiP is filled with partner details, each partner's contribution, the registered office and the business activity. It can also allot a Designated Partner Identification Number to up to five designated partners who do not have one.
4. Attachments — consent of designated partners, subscription sheet signed by all partners, and office address proof — are uploaded.
5. Certification and payment — FiLLiP is signed by the designated partners and certified by a professional in practice, and the fee is paid online.
6. Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the Registrar with the LLPIN, along with the LLP's PAN and TAN.

Why does LLP Agreement drafting and Registration matter?

The LLP agreement is the written contract between the partners. Good LLP Agreement drafting covers each partner's contribution, profit-sharing ratio, decision-making, remuneration, interest on capital, admission and exit of partners, what happens on death or retirement, and how disputes are resolved.

The agreement is printed on stamp paper (or e-stamped) as required by the state's stamp law, signed by all partners, and filed with the Registrar in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation. If it is filed late, additional fees apply as multiples of the normal Form 3 fee, rising with the delay — the late-fee rules in force since 1 April 2022 are explained in our LLP annual compliance checklist. If no agreement is made, the default rules in the First Schedule of the LLP Act apply, such as equal profit sharing, which may not suit you.

What happens after LLP Registration is completed?

Task	When
File the LLP agreement in Form 3	Within 30 days of incorporation
Open a current bank account in the LLP's name	Soon after incorporation
GST Registration, if required	When turnover crosses ₹40 lakh (goods) or ₹20 lakh (services) in most states, or earlier where the law makes it compulsory
State Registrations such as Shop and Establishment and profession tax	As per state law
Form 11 (annual return)	By 30 May every year
Form 8 (statement of account and solvency)	By 30 October every year
Income tax return	Every year by the due date

An LLP needs its accounts audited only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh in a financial year. Designated partners also complete DIR-3 KYC once every three financial years, by 30 June. The LLP lessons and GST Registration lessons go deeper.

LLP Registration vs Private Limited: which costs more?

Registration costs are broadly similar for small entities. The bigger difference is yearly: a PVT. LTD. must have a statutory audit every year whatever its turnover and has more filings, while a small LLP may not need an audit. On the other hand, an LLP cannot issue shares, which matters if you plan to raise equity. Compare them in PVT. LTD. vs LLP: tax, compliance and funding and Can an LLP raise investment?

Key takeaways

• Government fees for a small LLP are low: ₹200 RUN-LLP, FiLLiP from ₹500, Form 3 from ₹50, plus state stamp duty and DSCs.
• There is no minimum capital; fees and often stamp duty rise with the partners' contribution.
• FiLLiP is the single incorporation form on the MCA portal and gives the LLPIN, PAN and TAN.
• The stamped LLP agreement must be filed in Form 3 within 30 days, or multiplied late fees apply.
• After Registration, plan for Form 11 by 30 May, Form 8 by 30 October and income tax filings every year.