MCA has announced through update dated 03 May, 2023 that excel file download and upload functionality has been enabled for following Forms in which all the existing data of the Partners and Designated Partners of the LLP will get pre-filled:
Form 3 LLP: The purpose of filing the LLP Form No. 3 is to provide the data for the Limited Liability Partnership Agreement in the event of a newly started LLP and to provide the details for the amendments in the LLP agreement. The LLP Agreement include the most important information about the LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) such as capital contributions, partner roles and responsibilities, Profit sharing ratios etc.
LLP Agreement need to be registered with MCA by filing the LLP Form 3. The LLP Form 3 must be filed within 30 days of filing the LLP Registration Form. The Penalty for Late filing of LLP Form 3 is Rs.100/- per day.
LLP Form 11: Annual Return of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) must be e-filed each year with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs electronically and taken on record. There is no provision for resubmission of LLP Form 11 Annual Return. LLP Form 11 is due within 60 days of financial year end.
Since, all LLPs have 31st March as the closure of financial year, LLP Annual Return Form 11 is due on the 31st of May of each year. If LLP Form 11 Annual Return is not filed on or before the due date of 31st May, then a penalty of Rs.100 per day until the non-compliance continues will be applicable. As there is no cap on the penalty, the amount would increase over time.
MCA has enabled excel file download and upload functionality for the abovesaid forms in order to provide hassle-free filing experience.
