MCA Form Guide
FiLLiP — LLP Incorporation Form
Quick answer: Form for Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership — the LLP equivalent of SPICe+ for companies. Covers name reservation, partner details, and LLP agreement filing. One-time filing at the time of LLP incorporation. Not applicable — defective FiLLiP results in rejection. Incorporation delay is a commercial issue, not a penalty.
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. Promoters incorporating a Limited Liability Partnership under the LLP Act 2008. 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
Promoters incorporating a Limited Liability Partnership under the LLP Act 2008.
When to file
One-time filing at the time of LLP incorporation.
Penalty note
Not applicable — defective FiLLiP results in rejection. Incorporation delay is a commercial issue, not a penalty.
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 FiLLiP 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 FiLLiP: 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
Form for Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership — the LLP equivalent of SPICe+ for companies. Covers name reservation, partner details, and LLP agreement filing. 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 FiLLiP?
Promoters incorporating a Limited Liability Partnership under the LLP Act 2008.
What is the deadline for FiLLiP?
One-time filing at the time of LLP incorporation.
What happens if FiLLiP is filed late?
Not applicable — defective FiLLiP results in rejection. Incorporation delay is a commercial issue, not a penalty.
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 FiLLiP 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 FiLLiP?
Section 3, LLP Act 2008; LLP Rules 2009
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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