LLP Form No. 24 is the web form through which a Limited Liability Partnership applies to the Registrar of Companies (RoC) for striking off its name from the register. It is governed by Section 75 of the LLP Act, 2008 read with Rule 37 of the LLP Rules, 2009.

An LLP may apply, with the consent of all partners, to strike off its name if it has not carried on any business or operation for a period of one year or more.

Who Should File LLP Form No. 24 / When is it Filed

Any LLP that has not been carrying on business or operations for one year or more, and has obtained the consent of all its partners, may file LLP Form No. 24 to apply for strike-off.

Important Checkpoints Before Filing

  • Applicant must be registered as a Business User on the MCA portal before filing
  • No open (unsatisfied) charges may be pending against the LLP — filing is not allowed if any exist
  • The LLP must hold a valid, approved LLPIN
  • Filing is not allowed if any other form (other than a Complaint eForm) is pending for approval or payment of fee against the LLP
  • Filing is not allowed if a request for correction of the LLP’s master data is pending approval with MCA
  • The DSC attached must be registered on the MCA portal against the DPIN/PAN/Membership number provided, and associated with the LLP (not applicable for liquidators and practicing professionals)
  • Filing is not allowed if the LLP is marked as having a partner dispute
  • No inspection/investigation/prosecution should be pending against the LLP as per the LLP Master Data
  • Upon approval, the LLP’s status changes to ‘Strike off’
  • The difference between the system date and the LLP’s date of incorporation must not be less than one year

Step-by-Step Filing Process

  1. Obtain the consent of all partners for strike-off
  2. Access the MCA portal and login with valid credentials
  3. Access LLP Form No. 24
  4. Fill up the application
  5. Submit the webform and note the SRN
  6. Affix the DSC
  7. Upload the DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal
  8. Pay Fees

Mandatory Attachments

  • Copy of authority to make the application, duly signed by all partners — mandatory
  • Copy of acknowledgment of the latest Income-tax return — mandatory

Signing Requirements

  • Digitally signed by an authorised signatory, using a valid, non-expired, non-revoked DSC, or valid DPIN/PAN/Membership number, as applicable

Fee Structure

LLP CategoryFee (INR)
Small LLPs500
Other than Small LLPs1,000

No additional/delay fee is prescribed.

Processing Mode

LLP Form No. 24 is processed in Non-STP mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the minimum dormancy period before an LLP can apply for strike-off? One year or more of not carrying on any business or operation.

Q2. Is consent of all partners required? Yes — the authority to make the application must be signed by all partners.

Q3. Can an LLP with open charges file Form 24? No — any open (unsatisfied) charge against the LLP bars this filing.

Q4. What happens upon approval? The LLP’s status is changed to ‘Strike off’.

Q5. Is LLP Form No. 24 processed automatically? No — it is processed in Non-STP mode.

Disclaimer

This article is based on the official Instruction Kit published by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is intended for general guidance purposes only. MCA forms, rules, and fee structures are subject to change through amendments to the LLP Act, 2008 or notifications issued thereunder.

In case of any inconsistency or doubt, readers are advised to refer to the official MCA helpkit and resources available on MCA website.