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Service: Complete annual compliance for a Limited Liability Partnership, managed end to end.

Fees: LLP compliance starting from INR 7,499 per year (Exl GST and Govt. Charges).

Covers: Form 11, Form 8, the audit where required, partner KYC and the income tax return.

Distinct: An LLP files Form 11 and Form 8, not AOC-4 and MGT-7, with no AGM and no board meetings.

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LLP Compliance: Overview and Quick Summary

📌 TL;DR - LLP Compliance Services at a Glance

An LLP is governed by the LLP Act, 2008, so its compliance is different from a company’s. Every year it files Form 11, the annual return, by 30 May, and Form 8, the statement of account and solvency, by 30 October, files its income tax return in ITR-5, and its designated partners complete DIR-3 KYC by 30 September. There is no AGM and no board meeting requirement, and an audit is needed only if turnover exceeds 40 lakh or contribution exceeds 25 lakh. Even an inactive LLP must file.

Filing	Form	Due
Annual return	Form 11	30 May
Account and solvency	Form 8	30 October
Partner KYC	DIR-3 KYC	30 September
Income tax return	ITR-5	31 Jul or 31 Oct
Audit (if over threshold)	CA audit	Before ITR
AGM and board meetings	Not required	-
Cost	From INR 7,499	Per year

This page is the complete picture of corporate compliance for an LLP, lighter than a company in some ways but with its own forms and deadlines, and it routes you to each LLP-specific service. When you want it all handled on a single retainer, our team runs the full LLP calendar for you.

For combined entity needs, see our Pvt and LLP compliance service, and to set up a new LLP, see our LLP incorporation service.

What Is LLP Compliance?

LLP compliance is everything a Limited Liability Partnership must do each year to stay in good standing under the LLP Act, 2008, the two annual MCA forms, the income tax return, the partner KYC, and an audit where the size thresholds are crossed. It is a continuous yearly obligation that applies from the year of incorporation, whether or not the LLP is trading.

The defining feature of LLP compliance is that it is its own regime, separate from the company regime. An LLP does not file AOC-4 or MGT-7, does not hold an AGM, and does not need board meetings, but it does file Form 11 and Form 8, and the penalties for missing them are just as real.

Key Terms for LLP Compliance:

Form 11: The LLP annual return, giving partner details and changes, due by 30 May.
Form 8: The statement of account and solvency, with the financial position, due by 30 October.
Contribution: The partners’ capital contribution, which is one of the audit thresholds.
DPIN: The designated partner identification number, kept active by DIR-3 KYC.
Small LLP: An LLP within the lower contribution and turnover limits, with lighter compliance.

Annual Return Form 11

How LLP Compliance Differs from a Company

If you have run a company, the LLP regime will feel lighter in places and different in others.

Different forms: Form 11 and Form 8, not AOC-4 and MGT-7.
No AGM: An LLP does not hold an annual general meeting.
No board meetings: There is no mandatory board meeting requirement, governance follows the LLP agreement.
Audit only above thresholds: Audit is required only if turnover exceeds 40 lakh or contribution exceeds 25 lakh, unlike a company, which is always audited.
Same discipline: Despite being lighter, the filings are mandatory and the late fees, 100 rupees per day per form with no cap, are the same.

The LLP Annual Compliance Map

These are the recurring filings every LLP must complete each year.

Form 11, annual return: By 30 May, within 60 days of the financial year end, certified by a practising company secretary if turnover exceeds 5 crore or contribution exceeds 50 lakh.
Form 8, account and solvency: By 30 October, certified by the auditor if turnover exceeds 40 lakh or contribution exceeds 25 lakh.
Audit, if applicable: By a practising chartered accountant where the thresholds are crossed, before the income tax return.
DIR-3 KYC, partner KYC: By 30 September, for every designated partner, to keep the DPIN active.
ITR-5, income tax: By 31 July if not audited, or 31 October if audited.
Form 3CEB, if applicable: By 30 November, for international or specified domestic transactions.

What the LLP Retainer Covers

Service	What We Do
Form 11 Annual Return	We prepare and file the LLP annual return by 30 May, independently of the accounts.
Form 8 Account and Solvency	We file the statement of account and solvency by 30 October, with the auditor certification where required.
Audit Coordination	We coordinate the LLP audit by a chartered accountant where the turnover or contribution thresholds are crossed.
Designated Partner DIR-3 KYC	We file the DIR-3 KYC for every designated partner by 30 September to keep the DPIN active.
Income Tax Return (ITR-5)	We file the LLP income tax return in Form ITR-5 in its window.
Event-Based Filings and Books	We handle the partner, contribution, agreement and name change filings, and the books of account.

Our Process

How LLP Compliance Runs Through the Year

How Patron runs the full LLP calendar, from filing Form 11 early to the partner KYC, ITR-5 and event-based filings.

Step 1

Plan the Calendar

We map Form 11, Form 8, KYC and the ITR deadlines from the start of the year.

All deadlines From year start

Plan 01

Step 2

File Form 11 Early

We file the annual return by 30 May, independently of the accounts, to avoid the penalty.

By 30 May No penalty clock

Form 11 02

Step 3

Finalise Accounts and Audit

We prepare the accounts and, where thresholds are crossed, coordinate the audit.

Accounts ready Audit if needed

Audit 03

Step 4

File Form 8

We file the statement of account and solvency by 30 October.

By 30 Oct Solvency declared

Form 8 04

Step 5

Complete KYC and ITR

We complete the designated partners’ KYC and file ITR-5 in its window.

DIR-3 KYC ITR-5 filed

KYC + ITR 05

Step 6

Handle Events

We file the LLP event forms, partner, contribution, agreement or name changes, as they arise.

Partner change Agreement change

Events 06

Information Required for LLP Compliance

LLPIN and the LLP agreement.
Designated partner details and DPINs.
Turnover and contribution figures for the year.
Books of account and financial statements.
Details of any partner or contribution changes.
Bank statements and transaction records.

Need the full checklist? We share a tailored LLP compliance checklist when you engage us.

Common LLP Compliance Challenges and Solutions

Challenge	Impact	How Patron Accounting Solves It
Waiting for accounts to file Form 11	Form 11 does not need audited accounts and is due by 30 May, well before Form 8. We file it early so the penalty clock never starts.
Assuming no audit means no filing	An LLP below the audit thresholds still files Form 11, Form 8 and ITR-5 and maintains books. We file everything regardless of audit status.
Thinking an inactive LLP is exempt	A dormant or zero-turnover LLP must still file its annual forms, and two years of non-filing risks strike-off. We keep even an idle LLP current.
Letting a DPIN lapse	A missed DIR-3 KYC deactivates the designated partner’s DPIN and blocks all filings. We track and file the KYC on time.

LLP Compliance Fees

Fee Component	Amount
Patron Accounting Professional Fees (annual retainer)	Starting from INR 7,499 per year (Exl GST and Govt. Charges)
Scope of the retainer	Form 11, Form 8, designated partner KYC, the ITR-5 return and routine event-based filings
Audit fee where thresholds are crossed	Confirmed as part of the engagement scope
MCA filing fees and major event-based matters	Confirmed as part of the engagement scope

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

The audit fee where the thresholds are crossed, the MCA filing fees, and major event-based matters are confirmed as part of the engagement scope. A small LLP within the lower limits enjoys the lighter regime within the fee. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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The LLP Compliance Year at a Glance

Stage	Estimated Timeline
Form 11, annual return	By 30 May, within 60 days of the financial year end
DIR-3 KYC, partner KYC	By 30 September, for every designated partner
Income tax return (ITR-5)	By 31 July if not audited, or 31 October if audited
Form 8, account and solvency	By 30 October
AGM and board meetings	Not required for an LLP

The LLP year runs on a fixed and notably early rhythm. Form 11 is due by 30 May, just two months after the financial year end and well before the accounts are typically finalised, which is why it should be filed independently and early. The designated partners’ KYC follows by 30 September, the income tax return by 31 July or 31 October depending on audit, and Form 8 by 30 October. There is no AGM to schedule. Because Form 11 falls so soon after year end, planning ahead is what keeps an LLP penalty-free, which is what the retainer ensures.

Key Benefits

Why Use a Managed LLP Retainer

Form 11 Filed Early

The annual return is filed by 30 May, independently of the accounts, so the uncapped penalty clock never starts.

Form 8 and Audit Coordinated

Form 8 is filed by 30 October, with the audit coordinated correctly where the thresholds are crossed.

Partner KYC Never Missed

Every designated partner’s DIR-3 KYC is filed by 30 September, keeping the DPIN active and filings unblocked.

Thresholds Tracked

The turnover and contribution thresholds are tracked, so audit and certification are applied only when actually required.

Even an Idle LLP Kept Current

A dormant or zero-turnover LLP is still filed every year, avoiding the strike-off risk from two years of non-filing.

Qualified CA and CS Team

Handled by a qualified CA and CS team, with the LLP forms, books and event filings kept in order.

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"Patron files our Form 11 and Form 8 every year and tracks our partner KYC, so our LLP stays clean." - Designated partner, LLP, Pune.

"We did not realise our dormant LLP still had to file. Patron caught it up and now keeps it current." - Partner, LLP, Delhi.

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LLP Compliance Compared with a Private Company

Factor	LLP	Private Company
Governing law	LLP Act, 2008	Companies Act, 2013
Annual forms	Form 11 and Form 8	AOC-4 and MGT-7
AGM and board	Not required	Required
Audit	Only above thresholds	Always

LLP Services and Filings

This hub routes to each LLP-specific service.

Pvt and LLP Compliance for the full compliance retainer.
LLP Incorporation to set up a new LLP.
LLP Agreement Change to amend the LLP agreement.
LLP Partner Change to add or remove a partner.
LLP Contribution Change to change the capital contribution.
Statutory Audit for the audit where thresholds are crossed.

The designated partner KYC is handled through our director KYC service, and the compliance calendar tracks every LLP deadline.

Legal and Compliance Framework

Governing law and forms: A Limited Liability Partnership is governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and files two annual forms with the Registrar, Form 11, the annual return, within 60 days of the financial year end, by 30 May, and Form 8, the statement of account and solvency, within 30 days of the end of six months of the financial year, by 30 October, with each attracting a penalty of 100 rupees per day per form and no maximum cap if filed late.

Audit and certification: An audit of the LLP’s accounts by a practising chartered accountant is mandatory only where its turnover exceeds 40 lakh or its contribution exceeds 25 lakh, in which case Form 8 is certified by the auditor, while Form 11 must be certified by a practising company secretary where turnover exceeds 5 crore or contribution exceeds 50 lakh, and a tax audit under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act applies where turnover exceeds 1 crore, or 10 crore where at least 95 percent of transactions are digital.

Income tax and partner KYC: An LLP files its income tax return in Form ITR-5, by 31 July where no audit is required and by 31 October where it is, and must file even where its income is nil, while every designated partner files DIR-3 KYC by 30 September to keep the designated partner identification number active, failing which the DPIN is deactivated and the partner cannot sign any MCA form.

No AGM, and inactive LLPs: An LLP has no requirement to hold an annual general meeting or board meetings, its governance following the LLP agreement, but even an inactive or zero-turnover LLP must file Form 11, Form 8 and its income tax return and maintain books of account, and a failure to file for two or more years can lead the Registrar to strike the LLP off the register.

Refer to the MCA portal for the LLP forms and to the LLP Act on IndiaCode for the provisions.

What annual compliance must an LLP do?

An LLP must, every year, file Form 11, the annual return, by 30 May, and Form 8, the statement of account and solvency, by 30 October, file its income tax return in Form ITR-5, and ensure every designated partner completes DIR-3 KYC by 30 September. An audit by a chartered accountant is required only if turnover exceeds 40 lakh or contribution exceeds 25 lakh. There is no AGM and no board meeting requirement, but the filings are mandatory even for an inactive LLP.

What are Form 11 and Form 8?

Form 11 is the LLP annual return, which gives the details of the designated partners and any changes during the year, and is due by 30 May, within 60 days of the financial year end. Form 8 is the statement of account and solvency, which sets out the LLP’s financial position and a declaration of solvency, and is due by 30 October. Both are filed with the Registrar through the MCA portal, and the contributions reported in the two must match.

How is LLP compliance different from a company?

An LLP is governed by the LLP Act, 2008, not the Companies Act, so it files Form 11 and Form 8 instead of AOC-4 and MGT-7, has no requirement to hold an annual general meeting or board meetings, and is audited only if its turnover exceeds 40 lakh or contribution exceeds 25 lakh, whereas a company is always audited. The compliance is lighter in these respects, but the annual filings are mandatory and carry the same uncapped late fees.

When is an LLP audit mandatory?

An audit of an LLP’s accounts under the LLP Act, 2008 is mandatory only where its turnover in the financial year exceeds 40 lakh or its contribution exceeds 25 lakh, in which case a practising chartered accountant audits the accounts and certifies Form 8. Separately, a tax audit under Section 44AB of the Income-tax Act applies where turnover exceeds 1 crore, raised to 10 crore where at least 95 percent of receipts and payments are digital. Below these limits, no audit is required, but books must still be kept.

Does an LLP with no business still file?

Yes. The compliance obligation arises from the LLP being registered, not from whether it trades. An inactive or zero-turnover LLP must still file Form 11 and Form 8 with the Registrar, file its income tax return in ITR-5, and maintain books of account, and its designated partners must complete their KYC. Failing to file these for two or more years can lead the Registrar to strike the LLP off the register, so even a dormant LLP must stay current.

What is the penalty for late LLP filing?

Late filing of Form 11 or Form 8 attracts a penalty of 100 rupees per day per form, with no maximum cap, accruing from the due date until the form is filed, so a delay can become expensive quickly. A late income tax return attracts a fee of 5,000 rupees, or 10,000 rupees if filed after 31 December, and a missed DIR-3 KYC deactivates the designated partner’s DPIN and needs a 5,000 rupee reactivation. Two or more years of non-filing risks strike-off.

Does Form 11 need to be certified by a professional?

Form 11 must be certified by a practising company secretary where the LLP’s turnover exceeds 5 crore or its contribution exceeds 50 lakh, and otherwise the digital signatures of the designated partners are sufficient. Form 8, separately, must be certified by the LLP’s auditor where turnover exceeds 40 lakh or contribution exceeds 25 lakh. Below those thresholds, the designated partners sign the forms themselves, which keeps compliance simpler for a smaller LLP.

Can you handle all of our LLP compliance?

Yes. Our LLP compliance retainer handles the entire calendar, Form 11 and Form 8, the audit coordination where thresholds are crossed, the designated partners’ DIR-3 KYC, the income tax return in ITR-5, and the event-based filings such as partner, contribution, agreement and name changes. We file Form 11 early to avoid the penalty, track every deadline, and apply the small LLP relaxations where they fit, all from a starting fee of 7,499 rupees a year.

LLP ki compliance kya hai?

LLP har saal Form 11 (30 May tak), Form 8 (30 October tak), ITR-5 aur designated partner KYC file karti hai, aur audit tabhi jab turnover 40 lakh ya contribution 25 lakh se zyada ho.

LLP me Form 11 aur Form 8 kya hai?

Form 11 LLP ki annual return hai jo 30 May tak file hoti hai, aur Form 8 statement of account and solvency hai jo 30 October tak file hoti hai.

Quick Answers

Annual return? Form 11, by 30 May.

Account and solvency? Form 8, by 30 October.

Audit? Only above 40 lakh turnover or 25 lakh contribution.

No business? Still must file, even if inactive.

Why Stay on Top of It

LLP compliance is light, but unforgiving of delay. Form 11 falls due by 30 May, soon after the year end, and both it and Form 8 carry an uncapped 100 rupees per day per form penalty, a missed partner KYC deactivates a DPIN, and two years of non-filing risks strike-off. Because the LLP regime feels lighter, it is easy to assume there is nothing to do, which is exactly when penalties build. A managed retainer files everything on time and keeps the LLP clean.

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Corporate compliance for an LLP is its own regime under the LLP Act, 2008, Form 11 by 30 May, Form 8 by 30 October, ITR-5, and designated partner KYC, with an audit only above the turnover or contribution thresholds and no AGM or board meetings.

It is lighter than a company in many ways, but mandatory even when the LLP is idle, and the late fees are uncapped. This page maps the whole picture and routes you to each LLP service. Patron Accounting, with a qualified CA and CS team and offices in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram, runs the full LLP calendar on a single retainer from 7,499 rupees a year.

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Content Created: 3 June 2026 | Last Updated: | Next Review: 4 September 2026 | Reviewed By: CA & CS Team, Patron Accounting LLP

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