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The LLP being is a creation of law; it can be closed by the procedures established by law only. An inactive or defunct LLP can be wound up fast with a simplified process by filing Form 24 to ROC with CA Certificate, affidavits and indemnity bonds.
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Pricing for Striking Off an Inactive LLP (Form 24)
Basic
₹ 11,999/-
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- Eligibility Check for Closure?
T. - Due diligence of ROC filing?
E. - Finalization of Account?
T . - Statement of A/c Preparation?
T. - A/c Statement CA Certification?
T. - Affidavits & Indemnity Bond Drafting?
T. - Filing Form – 24 To ROC?
S. - Managing Winding up Process?
I.
Silver
₹ 14,999/-
All Basic Features +
- Surrender of PAN ? W.
- Surrender of TAN ? W.
- GST Surrender ? A.
- GST Final Return(GSTR-10) ? G.
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Gold
₹ 25,999/-
All Silver Features +
- Dedicated Relationship Manager?
T. - Newspaper Notice.?
T- - Notary Assistance at extra Cost?
I - Priority Processing?
A.
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Custom
For a Startup that has special requirements, we can customise your package.
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- More than Two Director ? The ready-made packs are suitable in case the number of the promoter is two only. However, if the number of promoters is more than two, use the calculator to calculate customed quotations.
- Foreign/NRI Investment ? The instant packages are for Indian Promoters Only. In the case of Foreign Investor or NRI, we have a different quotation, and the packages do not apply. Advise you to contact our Sales Team on this.
- Capital More Than One Lakh ? All our packages are for a capital level of upto Rs. 1,00,000/- in case of change in capital, please use the Company Registration Fee Calculator.
- Difficulty in Registered Address ? A company needs to have a registered address where the company shall maintain the statutory registers and books of account. However, if there is difficulty in arranging the registered address, the company may be incorporated on a communication address. Please, reach to us for help.
Note: None of our packs includes Notary Service or the Cost of Stamp Paper.
(We will draft the documents, and you have to buy stamp paper from a local stamp vendor and get the affidavits and indemnity bond notarised)
(We will draft the documents, and you have to buy stamp paper from a local stamp vendor and get the affidavits and indemnity bond notarised)
Overview
Striking Off Vs Winding Off
Checklist – Striking Off
Stepwise Process
List of Documents
Notary & Stamp Duty
Benefits of Closure Various Methods to Close an LLP
The reasons for deciding to close an LLP may be many such as Inactivity or Non-Operation, Closure of Business of LLP, Passing away of key people of the LLP, a dispute among the partners, LLP Being Defunct, etc. The first and foremost is to understand the different ways in which an LLP comes to an end and. Here are three situation
Difference between Winding UP and Striking Off
Winding Off: In an NCLT winding off, the LLP comes to an end and can not be revived in due course of time; the liquidator sells all the assets of the LLP and settles off the liabilities from the proceeds of the liquidation process. The winding-up is final and brings a definite end to the LLP, and no one remains liable for the outstanding liabilities that could not be paid during the liquidation process.
Striking Off: Whereas a striking off the LLP is a process based on the declaration of the partners of the LLP, and no official liquidator is involved. Based on the affidavits of truthfulness and an indemnity bond from the partners that they shall be personally liable for any future liability of the LLP, the ROC strike off the name of the LLP. The effect of the striking-off of the LLP is that there is no compliance requirement, and for all practical purposes, the LLP has been closed. However, in case there are any government dues, tax dues or any liability that comes up after the striking-off, the LLP, the partners of the LLP remain personally responsible. Before filing for striking off, we advise you to settle all disputes, accounts and pay all dues.
Striking off Defunct or Inactive LLP Under The Rule 37 of the LLP Rules 2019
For the defunct LLP, which has had no business activities for more than one year, rule 37 of the LLP Act lays down an easy method to close the LLP by filing a simplified application to the ROC in Form 24. The closing of an LLP via Form 24 is known as the Striking Off the Name of the LLP From the register of LLP maintained by the ROC. For striking off the name of the LLP, the designated partners must settle the books of account of the LLP, sell all the assets of the LLP pays the debts and liabilities. The conditions for applicability of Rule 37 for striking off LLP is as under.
| Inactivity | The LLP must be defunct or inactive for at least one year before the date of filing form 24 for striking off the name of LLP. Inactivity means that the LLP has not carried any commercial transaction in the past year; mere payment of dues or receipt of money does not amount to commercial activity. |
| Assets or Liability | The LLP does not own any asset, and there must not be any liability. The financial statement must show Nil Assets and NIL Liabilities. |
| Partners Consent | All partners of the LLP must consent to strike off the LLP; in case of dispute between partners, Form 24 is not applicable. |
| CA Certification | A Chartered Accountant must attest to the Statement of Accounts showing NIL assets and liabilities in practice. The date of the statement should be within 30 days on which Form 24 is being filed. |
| Annual Return | The LLP must have filed its annual return in Form 11 and Form 8 for its active period. Refer to sub-rule 1A of Rule 37 of the LLP Rules |
| Check DIN Status | Every year DIR-3(KYC) must be filed to keep the DIN active for the LLP partners; check the DIN status; if the KYC has not been filed, Please do file the DIN KYC. |
| Check DSC Validity | As the application for striking off the LLP is filed with the use of Digital Signature, check if the DSC is valid for the partners; if not, Go for DSC Renewal. |
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Stepwise Process of Making an application to Strike Off the LLP
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List of Documents for Filing Application to Strike Off the LLP
| S.No | Document |
|---|---|
| 1. | Consent of all the partners |
| 2. | Bank Closure Statement |
| 3. | CA Certified Statement of Accounts |
| 4. | Copy of ITR Acknowledgement of LLP |
| 5. | LLP Agreement |
| 6. | Affidavits of all partners |
| 7. | Indemnity Bond of all partners |
| 8. | Identity and Current Address Proof of partners |
Stamp Duty & Notary
All the partners of the LLP have to file an affidavit and indemnity bond prepared on the appropriate value of the Non-Judicial Stamp paper. The affidavits and the indemnity bonds are required to be witnessed/attested by a Notary Public.
The stamp duty may differ from state to state; hence you should check the appropriate stamp paper value from the local vendors; generally, Rs 100 stamp paper is applicable for indemnity bond and Rs. 50-100 is applicable on affidavits.
The Notary attestation is an activity where the deponent of the affidavit of the person making the indemnity bond signs in the presence of the Notary. Hence, you should take the affidavits and indemnity bond after purchasing the stamp paper to the local Notary’s office for attestation.
Benefits of Closing Inactive or Dormant LLP
Free From Compliance Burden: Certain legal compliance needs to be done even if the LLP does not do any business or is inactive. There is no relaxation from filing TDS or GST returns even if there is no transaction; similarly, annual compliance like filing of ITR, Form 11 and Form 8 with the ROC is a must. Any failure on these aspects results in a heavy penalty. By closing an LLP that does not intend to do business, it is relieved of compliance burden.
Save Money on Compliance: As already discussed, even if the LLP does not do any business, it must file various returns under the law. There is a substantial cost regarding the professional fee for doing several compliances. If a due date for the compliance is missed, then it leads to an additional fee payable at Rs. 100 for each day of delay. Therefore, In these circumstances closing an inactive LLP is always a wise decision that will ultimately result in saving money in the long term.
Move on in Life: The decision to make an LLP always starts with the hope of making it big, but everything planned may not meet the same fate. Business decisions can go wrong. Hence, if the plans are not going well or the team that started the journey together does not seem in sync, it is always better to conclude the LLP & move on in life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The newspaper publication is mandatory in case of voluntary or compulsory winding off before NCLT. The provisions are silent regarding the striking off; we recommend publishing Newspaper Notice as to an abundant caution even in case of the striking off application.
The relevant date from which the LLP shall be considered inactive is when the LLP ceased to carry on its revenue-generating activity; mere receipt or payment of money from earlier transactions after cessation of commercial activity shall not affect the date on which LLP has become inactive or dormant.
The annual returns of the LLP in forms 11 and 8 need to be filed for the financial year in which LLP was active. For example, if the LLP was active until 25th October 2020, then the FY 2020-21 annual return must be filed before the LLP Striking Off application is filed.
The law is that the LLP must file the LLP agreement in Form 3 within 30 days of its incorporation. However, if the LLP fails in filing Form 3, the copy of the LLP Agreement must form part of the documents attached to Form 24.
f the LLP has commenced the business operations and subsequently becomes defunct, the ITR must be filed up to the Financial Year when the LLP was active. However, if the LLP could not start the business operations, the LLP may file For 24 without filing the ITR.
