Shifting of registered office of. LLP

Introduction:

The registered office of LLP is the official address of the principal place of business and all books of accounts of LLP are also maintained at the registered office.

As per Section 13(3) of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, an LLP may change its registered office from one place to another as per the procedure laid down under the LLP agreement. Where the LLP agreement does not provide for such procedure, consent of all partners shall be required for shifting of registered office. 

Documents require for Shifting of Registered Office:

a) No-Objection letter from the Owner of Address to use the address of the registered office of the LLP. &

b) Address Proof: Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill (Fixed Line Only), Gas Bill or Water Bill (Not older than 2 months)

Note: All the documents must be self-attested.

Procedure for shifting of the registered office of LLP within the same state:

a) Registered office address shall be change according to the procedure laid down in the LLP Agreement, if not, then obtain the consent of all the partners of LLP for such change by holding a meeting and passing a resolution;

b) Intimate the Registrar of Companies (ROC) regarding the change in address by filling Form-15 within 30 days from the date of passing of the resolution to shifting of the registered office of LLP.

c) Execute supplementary LLP agreement including the change in registered office address and file Form- 3 with Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Procedure for shifting of the registered office of LLP from one state to another state:

a) Registered office address shall be change according to the procedure laid down in the LLP Agreement, if not, then obtain the consent of all the partners of LLP for such change by holding a meeting and passing a resolution;

b) Publish a newspaper advertisement. at least 21 days before the filing of the Form in One English newspaper and in one vernacular language of the state where the registered office was situated.

c) Intimate the Registrar of Companies (ROC) regarding the change in address by filling Form-15 within 30 days from the date of passing of the resolution to shifting of the registered office of LLP.

d) Execute supplementary LLP agreement including the change in registered office address and file Form- 3 with Registrar of Companies (ROC).

e) If the company has secured creditors then the consent of secured creditors shall be required.

Penalty for Non-Compliance:

The Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and its partners shall be liable with a minimum penalty of Rs. 2,000 and a maximum penalty of Rs. 25,000.

Thu, 06-Apr-2023