MCA Form Guide
LLP-3 — LLP — Filing of LLP Agreement
Quick answer: Filed to submit the LLP Agreement (or any amendment to it) with the Registrar of Companies. The LLP Agreement governs the rights and duties of partners. Within 30 days of the date of incorporation. Amendments: within 30 days of the change. ₹100/day for late filing. Operating an LLP without a filed agreement exposes partners to the Model LLP Agreement provisions.
Quick answer
This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. Every LLP must file its LLP Agreement within 30 days of incorporation. Amendments to the agreement also require LLP-3 filing. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Every LLP must file its LLP Agreement within 30 days of incorporation. Amendments to the agreement also require LLP-3 filing.
When to file
Within 30 days of the date of incorporation. Amendments: within 30 days of the change.
Penalty note
₹100/day for late filing. Operating an LLP without a filed agreement exposes partners to the Model LLP Agreement provisions.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
How to file
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Confirm whether LLP-3 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the compliance filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match LLP-3: The exact record set depends on the filing event, but the portal submission usually needs clear source documentation.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Filed to submit the LLP Agreement (or any amendment to it) with the Registrar of Companies. The LLP Agreement governs the rights and duties of partners. This filing is tied to a defined statutory trigger. The safest approach is to confirm the trigger first, then assemble the evidence before you log into the portal. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files LLP-3?
Every LLP must file its LLP Agreement within 30 days of incorporation. Amendments to the agreement also require LLP-3 filing.
What is the deadline for LLP-3?
Within 30 days of the date of incorporation. Amendments: within 30 days of the change.
What happens if LLP-3 is filed late?
₹100/day for late filing. Operating an LLP without a filed agreement exposes partners to the Model LLP Agreement provisions.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is LLP-3 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires LLP-3?
Section 23, LLP Act 2008
Why this one matters
Use this guide as a starting point, then map the filing to the exact company event so you do not file the wrong form.
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