LLP Form No. 3: Complete Guide to Filing the LLP Agreement and Changes
LLP Form No. 3 is the web form used to file information regarding the LLP Agreement, and to intimate any changes made to the LLP Agreement, with the concerned Registrar of Companies (RoC). It is governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2009.
Through this webform, an LLP can (i) file information with regard to the initial LLP Agreement, or (ii) file information with regard to changes made to the LLP Agreement.
Who Should File LLP Form No. 3 / When is it Filed
Every LLP must file its initial LLP Agreement in Form 3. Any subsequent change to the LLP Agreement must also be intimated via Form 3, generally within 30 days of incorporation (for the initial agreement) or within 30 days of the change (for subsequent agreements).
Important Checkpoints Before Filing
- Applicant must be registered on the MCA portal before filing
- Select whether the filing is for the initial LLP Agreement or for changes to the LLP Agreement, in field 1
- If a change in business activity is intimated via the checkbox in field 17 (alone or combined with any other purpose), the form is processed in Non-STP mode; otherwise it may qualify for STP processing (see Processing Mode)
- Registration fee is charged based on Table 3 (contribution slabs); where the total contribution of the LLP has increased, registration fee is also calculated on the difference in slab, in addition to the normal form filing fee
Step-by-Step Filing Process
- Access the MCA portal and login with valid credentials
- Access LLP Form No. 3
- Select the purpose: filing of initial LLP Agreement, or intimation of change(s) to the LLP Agreement
- Fill up the application and attach the relevant agreement document
- Submit the webform and note the SRN
- Affix the DSC
- Upload the DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal
- Pay Fees
Mandatory Attachments
- Attachments are accepted in PDF or JPG/JPEG format, up to 2MB each
- Initial LLP Agreement — mandatory if ‘Filing information with regard to initial agreement’ is selected
- Supplementary/amended LLP Agreement containing changes — mandatory if ‘For information with regards to changes in LLP agreement’ is selected
- Up to five optional attachments for any additional information
Signing Requirements
- Digitally signed by a Designated Partner of the LLP, using a valid DIN/DPIN — the signatory must be different from the person in whose respect the form is filed, where applicable
- Certification by a Chartered Accountant (in whole-time practice), Cost Accountant (in whole-time practice), or Company Secretary (in whole-time practice), who digitally signs the webform and provides their membership number or certificate of practice number
Fee Structure
Normal Fee for Form 3
| Contribution Amount (INR) | Normal Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,00,000 | 50 |
| More than 1,00,000 up to 5,00,000 | 100 |
| More than 5,00,000 up to 10,00,000 | 150 |
| More than 10,00,000 up to 25,00,000 | 200 |
| More than 25,00,000 up to 1,00,00,000 | 400 |
| More than 1,00,00,000 | 600 |
Registration fee (where the total contribution of the LLP has increased) is calculated on the difference in slab, in addition to the above filing fee — refer to the Instruction Kit’s Table 3.
Event Date and Time Limit
Event date is the date of incorporation of the LLP (for the initial agreement) or the date of change in the LLP Agreement, field 16 (for subsequent agreements). Additional fee applies after 30 days from the applicable event date.
Processing Mode
LLP Form No. 3 is processed in Non-STP mode.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What are the two purposes of LLP Form No. 3? Filing the initial LLP Agreement, and intimating changes made to the LLP Agreement.
Q2. What is the filing deadline? Generally within 30 days of incorporation (initial agreement) or 30 days of the change (subsequent agreement).
Q3. Does a change in business activity affect processing mode? Yes — filings that include a change in business activity (field 17 checkbox) are processed in Non-STP mode.
Q4. Who must certify LLP Form No. 3? A Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Company Secretary in whole-time practice.
Q5. Is there an additional registration fee? Yes, where the LLP’s total contribution has increased, calculated on the difference in slab, in addition to the normal filing fee.
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.