{"id":33516,"date":"2026-11-10T13:26:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=33516"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T08:53:36","slug":"33516-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Limited Liability Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af2edad78e3a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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Partnership<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Why_Limited_Liability_Partnership_was_Introduced\" >Why Limited Liability Partnership was Introduced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Key_Features_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\" >Key Features of Limited Liability Partnership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Important_Definitions\" >Important Definitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Who_Can_Become_a_Partner\" >Who Can Become a Partner?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Incorporation_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\" >Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Limited_Liability_Partnership_Agreement\" >Limited Liability Partnership Agreement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Rights_and_Duties_of_Partners\" >Rights and Duties of Partners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Liability_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership_and_Partners\" >Liability of Limited Liability Partnership and Partners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Books_of_Account\" >Books of Account :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Annual_Compliance_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\" >Annual Compliance of Limited Liability Partnership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Significant_Beneficial_Owner_Rules\" >Significant Beneficial Owner Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Important_Significant_Beneficial_Owner_Forms\" >Important Significant Beneficial Owner Forms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Important_Limited_Liability_Partnership_Forms\" >Important Limited Liability Partnership Forms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Advantages_of_LLP\" >Advantages of LLP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Important_Points_for_LLP\" >Important Points for LLP\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/33516-2\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33517\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Complete-Guide-to-Limited-Liability-Partnership-1.png\" alt=\"Guide to Limited Liability Partnership\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Complete-Guide-to-Limited-Liability-Partnership-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Complete-Guide-to-Limited-Liability-Partnership-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Complete-Guide-to-Limited-Liability-Partnership-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Complete-Guide-to-Limited-Liability-Partnership-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Complete-Guide-to-Limited-Liability-Partnership-1-800x1200.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Guide_to_Limited_Liability_Partnership\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Complete Guide to Limited Liability Partnership<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Limited Liability Partnership is a hybrid business structure that combines the operational flexibility of a traditional partnership with the benefits of limited liability available in a company. It is governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2009. An Limited Liability Partnership is a separate legal entity having perpetual succession and is widely preferred by professionals, startups, consultants, and small businesses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Limited_Liability_Partnership_was_Introduced\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Why Limited Liability Partnership was Introduced<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Limited Liability Partnership structure was introduced to overcome the drawbacks of traditional partnership firms. Key Reasons of Limited Liability Partnership<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited liability protection to partners.<\/li>\n<li>Separate legal identity from partners.<\/li>\n<li>Partners are not liable for unauthorized acts of other partners.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for startups, consultants, CA firms, law firms, architects, and SMEs.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible internal management structure.<\/li>\n<li>Lower compliance burden compared to a company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Key Features of Limited Liability Partnership<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Separate Legal Entity : <\/strong>An Limited Liability Partnership is legally distinct from its partners and can own assets, enter contracts, sue, and be sued in its own name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perpetual Succession: <\/strong>The Limited Liability Partnership continues irrespective of changes in partners. Death, resignation, or insolvency of a partner does not affect its existence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Liability: <\/strong>Liability of partners is restricted to their agreed contribution, except in cases involving fraud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum Partners : <\/strong>Minimum Partners: 3, and Maximum Partners: No limit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designated Partners : <\/strong>Every Limited Liability Partnership must have At least 2 Designated Partners and At least 1 Resident in India (minimum 120 days stay during the financial year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Definitions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Important Definitions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLP<\/td>\n<td>Partnership registered under LLP Act, 2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Partner<\/td>\n<td>Person admitted as partner under LLP Agreement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Designated Partner<\/td>\n<td>Partner responsible for legal compliances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLP Agreement<\/td>\n<td>Written agreement governing mutual rights and duties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Foreign LLP<\/td>\n<td>Limited Liability Partnership incorporated outside India and operating in India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Small LLP<\/td>\n<td>Contribution up to INR 25 lakh and turnover up to INR 40 lakh (limits may be enhanced by Government)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Become_a_Partner\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Who Can Become a Partner?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A partner may be Individual, Body Corporate, Company and Limited Liability Partnership. A person cannot become a partner if Declared of unsound mind by a Court, Undischarged insolvent. And Applied for insolvency and application is pending.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Designated Partners : <\/strong>Every Limited Liability Partnership must appoint designated partners responsible for statutory compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Requirements : <\/strong>Minimum 2 designated partners, Must be individuals, One must be resident in India, Consent is mandatory before appointment and DPIN\/DIN is compulsory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsibilities : <\/strong>Filing returns, Regulatory compliance, Filing statements and reports. And Ensuring provisions of Limited Liability Partnership Act are followed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorporation_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proposed Limited Liability Partnership name.<\/li>\n<li>Registered office proof.<\/li>\n<li>Identity &amp; address proof of partners.<\/li>\n<li>Consent of designated partners.<\/li>\n<li>Subscriber sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Utility bill for office address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Incorporation Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form FiLLiP : This form is used for Incorporation, DPIN allotment and Name reservation.<\/li>\n<li>Contents of Incorporation Document : Limited Liability Partnership Name, Proposed Business, Registered Office Address, Details of Partners and Details of Designated Partners.<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of Incorporation : Under Section 12, the Registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation in Form 16. The certificate contains Limited Liability Partnership Identification Number (LLPIN), PAN, TAN. The certificate acts as conclusive evidence of incorporation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Registered Office : <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Every Limited Liability Partnership must maintain a registered office. <strong>Important Points <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Notices and communications are served at the registered office.<\/li>\n<li>Change of office must be filed with ROC.<\/li>\n<li>Additional address for service can be intimated through Form 12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited_Liability_Partnership_Agreement\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Limited Liability Partnership Agreement<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Limited Liability Partnership Agreement is the most important document in an Limited Liability Partnership. It governs Profit sharing, Capital contribution, Duties of partners, Admission and retirement of partners, Management structure and Decision making process.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Filing Requirement : Form 3 :<\/span> <\/strong>Within 30 days of incorporation. And Any amendment also within 30 days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_and_Duties_of_Partners\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Rights and Duties of Partners<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In absence of Limited Liability Partnership Agreement, First Schedule applies. <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Key Rights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equal sharing of profits and losses.<\/li>\n<li>Right to participate in management.<\/li>\n<li>One partner, one vote.<\/li>\n<li>Access to books and records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act in good faith.<\/li>\n<li>Provide true accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid competing business unless approved.<\/li>\n<li>Compensate Limited Liability Partnership for fraud caused by partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liability_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership_and_Partners\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Liability of Limited Liability Partnership and Partners<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Liability of Limited Liability Partnership : <\/strong><\/span>All obligations of the Limited Liability Partnership are liabilities of the Limited Liability Partnership itself and are discharged from Limited Liability Partnership assets.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Liability of Partners :<\/span> <\/strong>Partners are not personally liable merely because they are partners. They are personally liable only for Own wrongful acts, Own omissions and Fraudulent activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Fraud Cases : <\/strong><\/span>Where fraud is committed Liability becomes unlimited. Imprisonment up to 5 years. And Fine between INR 50,000 and INR 5 lakh.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Contribution in Limited Liability Partnership :<\/span> <\/strong>Contribution can be Cash, Property, Tangible assets, Intangible assets, Services rendered and Promissory notes. There is no minimum capital requirement for LLP formation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books_of_Account\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Books of Account : <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every Limited Liability Partnership must maintain books of account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On cash basis or accrual basis.<\/li>\n<li>Following double-entry system.<\/li>\n<li>At registered office.<\/li>\n<li>Preserve records for 8 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Audit Requirements :<\/span> <\/strong>Audit is mandatory if Turnover exceeds INR 40 lakh OR Contribution exceeds INR 25 lakh. If below both limits, audit is optional unless partners choose otherwise.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annual_Compliance_of_Limited_Liability_Partnership\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Annual Compliance of Limited Liability Partnership <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Form 8 \u2013 Statement of Account and Solvency<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepared within 6 months from financial year end.<\/li>\n<li>Filed within 30 days after six months.<\/li>\n<li>Due Date : 30 October every year (normally).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Form 11 \u2013 Annual Return<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mandatory for every Limited Liability Partnership.<\/li>\n<li>Filed within 60 days from closure of financial year.<\/li>\n<li>Due Date : 30 May every year (normally).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significant_Beneficial_Owner_Rules\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Significant Beneficial Owner Rules<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Significant Beneficial Owner <\/strong><\/span>is an individual who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Holds at least 10% contribution.<\/li>\n<li>Holds at least 10% voting rights.<\/li>\n<li>Has rights over at least 10% distributable profits.<\/li>\n<li>Exercises significant control or influence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Significant_Beneficial_Owner_Forms\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Important Significant Beneficial Owner Forms<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 381px;\" width=\"673\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLP BEN-1<\/td>\n<td>Significant Beneficial Owner Declaration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLP BEN-2<\/td>\n<td>Return to ROC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLP BEN-3<\/td>\n<td>Significant Beneficial Owner Register<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLP BEN-4<\/td>\n<td>Notice to Partner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LLP Form 4B\/4C<\/td>\n<td>Beneficial Interest Declaration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Limited_Liability_Partnership_Forms\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Important Limited Liability Partnership Forms<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 627px;\" width=\"656\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FiLLiP<\/td>\n<td>Incorporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RUN-LLP<\/td>\n<td>Name Reservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 3<\/td>\n<td>LLP Agreement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 4<\/td>\n<td>Change in Partner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 5<\/td>\n<td>Change of Name<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 6<\/td>\n<td>Change in Partner Address<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 8<\/td>\n<td>Statement of Account &amp; Solvency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 11<\/td>\n<td>Annual Return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Form 12<\/td>\n<td>Additional Address Intimation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_LLP\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Advantages of <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">LLP<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Separate legal entity.<\/li>\n<li>Limited liability protection.<\/li>\n<li>No minimum capital.<\/li>\n<li>Less compliance than a company.<\/li>\n<li>Perpetual succession.<\/li>\n<li>Tax-efficient structure.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for professionals and startups.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages of <span style=\"color: #000080;\">LLP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cannot raise equity shares.<\/li>\n<li>Difficult to attract venture capital compared to private companies.<\/li>\n<li>Limited growth flexibility.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance penalties for delayed filings can be significant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_for_LLP\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Important Points for LLP\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33520\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-10-133424.png\" alt=\"Important Points for LLP\u00a0\" width=\"715\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-10-133424.png 633w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-10-133424-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 2 Partners.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 2 Designated Partners.<\/li>\n<li>One Designated Partner must be resident in India for at least 120 days.<\/li>\n<li>LLP Agreement in Form 3 within 30 days.<\/li>\n<li>Form 8 and Form 11 are mandatory annual filings.<\/li>\n<li>Audit exemption available where turnover does not exceed INR 40 lakh and contribution does not exceed INR 25 lakh.<\/li>\n<li>Liability becomes unlimited in cases of fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An LLP is one of the most preferred business structures in India for professionals, consultants, CA firms, legal firms, startups and SMEs because it offers the flexibility of a partnership with the protection of limited liability and relatively lower compliance requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete Guide to Limited Liability Partnership A Limited Liability Partnership is a hybrid business structure that combines the operational flexibility of a traditional partnership with the benefits of limited liability available in a company. 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