What is LLp ?
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) has become a preferred form of organization among entrepreneurs in India. An LLP incorporates the benefits of a partnership firm and a company. As the name suggests, an LLP is a partnership firm established by a minimum of two partners who enter into an LLP agreement. However, the partners of an LLP have limited liability and the LLP has perpetual succession just like a company.
The concept of the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) was introduced in India in 2008. The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 regulates the LLPs in India. Minimum two partners are required to incorporate an LLP. However, there is no upper limit on the maximum number of partners of an LLP.
Among the partners, there should be a minimum of two designated partners who must be natural persons, and at least one of them should be resident in India. The rights and duties of designated partners are governed by the LLP agreement. They are directly responsible for the compliance of all the provisions of the LLP Act, 2008 and provisions specified in the LLP agreement.
- It has a separate legal entity just like companies.
- Minimum two persons should come together as partners to establish LLP.
- There is no upper limit on the maximum number of partners.
- There must be a minimum of two designated partners.
- Atleast one designated partner must be a resident of India.
- The liability of each partner is limited to the contribution made by the partner.
- The cost of forming an LLP is low.
- Less compliance and regulations.
- No requirement of minimum capital contribution.