LLP Form No. 27 is the web form through which a Foreign Limited Liability Partnership (FLLP) files its particulars with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), in accordance with Rule 34(1) of the LLP Rules, 2009.

A Foreign LLP must, within 30 days of establishing a place of business in India, file its particulars with the Registrar in LLP Form No. 27, along with the prescribed fee.

Who Should File LLP Form No. 27 / When is it Filed

Every Foreign LLP that establishes a place of business in India must file LLP Form No. 27 within 30 days of establishing that place of business.

Important Checkpoints Before Filing

  • Applicant must be registered as a Business User on the MCA portal before filing
  • The DSC attached must be registered on the MCA portal against the DPIN/PAN provided, and must be valid, non-expired, and non-revoked
  • The signing authority must hold an approved DPIN or valid PAN, as applicable
  • Details of at least two authorised representatives must be provided
  • On resubmission, the application remains available in the application history, and T+30 days (T being the date marked ‘Resubmission Required’) must not have elapsed

Step-by-Step Filing Process

  1. Access the MCA portal and login with valid credentials
  2. Access LLP Form No. 27
  3. Fill up the application, including particulars of the Foreign LLP and at least two authorised representatives
  4. Submit the webform and note the SRN
  5. Affix the DSC
  6. Upload the DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal
  7. Pay Fees

Signing Requirements

  • Digitally signed by an authorised representative, using a valid, non-expired, non-revoked DSC, or valid DPIN/PAN

Fee Structure

PurposeFee (INR)
Registration of particulars by FLLP (Rule 34(1))5,000

No additional/delay fee is prescribed.

Processing Mode

LLP Form No. 27 is processed in Non-STP mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Who must file LLP Form No. 27? Every Foreign LLP that establishes a place of business in India.

Q2. What is the filing deadline? Within 30 days of establishing a place of business in India.

Q3. How many authorised representatives must be listed? At least two.

Q4. What is the fee? A flat ₹5,000, as prescribed under Rule 34(1) of the LLP Rules, 2009.

Q5. Is LLP Form No. 27 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.