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Navigating Compliance Understanding LLP Annual Filing Requirements
Category: LLP, Posted on: 13/12/2023 , Posted By: Sumit Bihani and Medha Sureka
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BRIEF OVERVIEW OF LLP & APPLICABLE MANDATORY COMPLIANCES

 INTRODUCTION

A limited liability partnership is a type of business structure combining elements of a partnership and a corporation.
LLPs provide limited liability protection to their partners, like the protection offered to shareholders in a corporation.

KEY FEATURES OF LLP: -

Aspect

Description

Limited Liability

Partners are not personally liable for business debts; liability is limited to the amount invested in the LLP.

Flexibility in Management

LLPs provide flexible management structures, allowing active partner involvement in day-to-day operations with less rigidity compared to corporations.

Pass-through Taxation

Profits and losses pass through to individual partners, who report them on personal tax returns.

Separate Legal Entity

An LLP is a distinct legal entity from its partners, enabling it to enter contracts, own property, and be involved in legal actions in its own name.

Registration and Compliance

LLPs must register with government authorities and adhere to jurisdiction-specific regulations. The registration process involves filing necessary documents and agreements.

Professional Services

Particularly popular among professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants) seeking limited liability benefits while actively participating in business management.

 APPLICABLE MANDATORY COMPLIANCE ON LLP: -

Requirement

Applicable section

Filing Details

Due Date

Penalties

Annual Return-Form 11

Section 34(2) of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008

Details about partners, business activities, and financial statements.

Within 60 days from the end of the financial year i.e., 30th May.

Rs.100 per day till the date of Filling

 

Financial Statements-Form 8

Section 34(2) and Rule 24(2) of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, along with the Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2009.

Includes Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account, and other financial details.

Within 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year i.e., 30th October.

Rs.100 per day till the date of Filling

 

Income Tax Return (ITR)

The Income Tax Act, 1961

File income tax returns with the Income Tax Department. Accurate financial reporting.

As per income tax filing deadlines (If Audit not mandatory due date is 31st July and is audit is applicable than due date is 31st October.

Minimum-Rs.1000 Maximum to Rs. 5000.u/s 234F

Audit of Accounts

Section 34(4) of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008

Audit required when-

Turnover-Rs.40 Lakh

Capital Contribution-Rs.25 Lakh at any time during the F-Y.

As per statutory audit requirements

 

 

 




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