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Close the LLP
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Close the LLP

# If you are willing to close the LLP, then it must meet the following conditions:

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    The LLP should be inactive for a period of at least 1 year, or it should be inoperative from the date of establishment.
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    The second condition is that the LLP should not have any assets on the date of application.

Moreover, there is detailed paperwork that needs to be done. The first thing that you need to do is to submit the application along with the required fees and affidavit along with consent from all partners of LLP. In addition, for the closure of LLP, you need to submit the IT return and a Statement of Accounts (of the last 30 days) from the date of application.

At this point, you must know that the closure of LLP can take up to two months, provided the partners are quick to complete the procedures involved.


# Checklist for LLC Requirements to be eligible for closure :

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    The LLP to be closed down should not have commenced business after incorporation.

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    The LLP to be closed down has not been engaged in any business for the past year.

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    The LLP to be closed down has no assets and liabilities.

# How to Close LLP in India :

Step 1: Resolution

A special resolution has to be passed by all or ¾’thof the partners of the company, agreeing to dissolve the partnership.

Step 2: Form No. 1

Within 30 days of passing the resolution, form no.1 is filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) with a copy of the resolution,

Step 3: No Debt Declaration

At least two members of the LLP have to declare that it has no debts or liabilities. Or if it does, it will be settled within one year from the commencement of winding up.

Step 4: Form 4 & Value of Assets

Form No. 4 along with a report of the value of LLP’s assets has to be submitted to the registrar within 15 days of filing the forms and a statement declaring that the LLP is not being closed to cheat anyone.

Step 5: Creditor Consent

The next step is to acquire consent from the creditors of the LLP, to wind up the business. For this purpose, at least ⅔’rd of company creditors have to provide consent.

Step 6 – Filing Form 6

Within 14 days of receiving consent from creditors, an advertisement has to be filed in the local newspaper. In case if the LLP has assets or liabilities, a liquidator is appointed and his/her statement needs to be filed using form 6.

Step 7: Filing Form 9

Prepare the LLP’s final account statement, and submit them along with form 9 to conclude all formalities.

# Tax Trims Procedure for Winding Up :

Form 24 LLP

Form 24 will be filed with the Registrar of Companies along with the declaration from the partners. In addition, you need to submit indemnity bonds and an affidavit stating that the information is true to the knowledge of all the partners.

Public Notice

The Registrar of Companies will publish a notice on its website stating the contents of the application, for a period of one month.

Removal Of LLPs Name

After one month, the Registrar of Companies will remove the LLP's name from the register and publish a notice in the Official Gazette, thereby legally closing/dissolving the LLP.

# Documents Required from Partners & Designated Partners For Closing An LLP :

Partners need to submit the following documents in order to close the LLP:

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    PAN Card of Partners- Apart from the application form and indemnity which needs to be submitted to the registrar, for the closure of LLP, you are also required to submit PAN cards of all the partners and designated partners of LLP.
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    Aadhaar Card of Partners- Similar to PAN card, another document that needs to be submitted for closure of LLP is the Aadhaar card of all the partners and designated partners of LLP
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    Latest Address Proof of Partners- In addition to the above mentioned two documents, the latest address proof of all the partners of LLP is also needed to be submitted.
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    Consent letter- For the closure of LLP, you would also be required to get the consent letter signed by all the partners and submit it along with form and fees.

# Recent Updates :

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    MCA has notified new rules for winding up companies
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    3-Jun-2020: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently notified The Companies (Winding up) Rules, 2020. These new rules have become effective from 1st April 2020. These rules look to make the closing procedure simpler for smaller companies, without the intervention of the tribunal. However, these rules will be applicable only to certain classes of companies which are mentioned under Section 361 of the Companies Act, 2013.