LLP Form No. 31 is the web form used to file an application for compounding of an offence under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).

Who Should File LLP Form No. 31 / When is it Filed

An LLP, Foreign LLP, or an applicant in the ‘Others’ category seeking to compound an offence under the LLP Act, 2008 must file LLP Form No. 31 along with the prescribed fee.

Important Checkpoints Before Filing

  • Applicant must be registered as a Business User on the MCA portal before filing
  • The LLP/FLLP for whom the webform is filed must be registered with MCA and hold a valid, approved LLPIN/FLLPIN — not applicable where the applicant category selected is ‘Others’
  • The DSC attached must be registered on the MCA portal against the DIN/DPIN/PAN/Membership number provided, as applicable
  • The DPIN provided must not be flagged for disqualification of the Designated Partner
  • The DSC attached must be associated with the LLP/FLLP for which the webform is filed
  • 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. 31
  3. Fill up the application, selecting the applicant category and providing details of the offence sought to be compounded
  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 signatory, using a valid, non-expired, non-revoked DSC, or valid DIN/DPIN/PAN/Membership number, as applicable

Fee Structure

The Instruction Kit marks the fee-rules section as not applicable — refer to the fee prescribed under the LLP Act, 2008 and applicable rules for the specific offence being compounded.

Processing Mode

LLP Form No. 31 is processed in Non-STP mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Who can file LLP Form No. 31? An LLP, Foreign LLP, or an applicant in the ‘Others’ category, applying to compound an offence under the LLP Act, 2008.

Q2. Is a valid LLPIN/FLLPIN always required? No — this requirement does not apply where the applicant category selected is ‘Others’.

Q3. What fee applies? The Instruction Kit marks the fee-rules section as not applicable; fees follow the specific compounding provisions applicable to the offence.

Q4. Is LLP Form No. 31 processed automatically? No — it is processed in Non-STP mode.

Q5. What happens on resubmission? The original application remains available in the application history, provided T+30 days from being marked ‘Resubmission Required’ has not elapsed.

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.