The Limited Liability Company is a new form of business and a really convenient form of business. It is most advantageous for small business businesses and startups to start or conduct their business with the least risk and convenience. This is the form of business that carries the benefit of limited liability as a corporation and achieves the flexibility of the general partnership.. Also, the LLP incorporation procedure is not a complex process if everything is done precisely as per the given law and by providing the detailed documents to the RoC-Registrar of Companies.
Therefore, one must be aware and careful about the documents required for the incorporation of a company. The list of required documents is mentioned and discussed below:
For the registration of the LLP, Designated Partners need the following documents:
Documents required for incorporation:
The required documents can be divided into two parts. Namely:
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With respect to designated partners
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Regarding the Registered Office
With respect to designated partners
A person of Indian or foreign nationality can be a nominee partner or partner in a limited liability company. The required documents are listed below, respectively:
Indian Nationals:
Indian citizens will require these documents:
1. PAN Card: (Self-certified by Designated Member or Partner)
The copy of the PAN card is a mandatory document for the Constitution where the Name written on the PAN card will be taken as a name for identity accreditation, so it is necessary to keep the PAN card up to date (in case of name change, or marriage ) at the time of submitting the documents. In case there is any error in the PAN card, the process will be blocked.
2. Voter ID / Passport / Driver’s License: (Self-certified by Member or Designated Member)
Any of the above mentioned vouchers can be attached to the documents and these vouchers must contain the name and details similar to the name and details on the PAN Card, in case they are not, they must be rectified before sending to the Rock . The documents listed above can be used as proof of address for the current address of the named partner. Documents like electoral card, ration card, Adhaar card, etc. it can also be provided here as proof.
3. Scanned copy of the last bank statement / telephone or mobile bill / electricity or gas bill: (certified by the partner or designated partner)
Bills to be attached as proof of residency and must be the most current or most recent, which can be 2-3 months old and no more than that to be accepted. It must contain the name of the Designated Partner as indicated on the PAN Card.
4. Scanned copy of passport size photograph
Abroad Nationals:
1. Passport:
The foreigner’s passport is mandatory for the Incorporation since it contains the identity of the foreigner. The passport showing the name and date of birth of the designated couple must be apostilled and notarized and must be in the English language. (Translated in case it is in a foreign language)
2. Proof of address:
The designated partner can attach any of the documents mentioned below as proof of address:
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Driver’s license
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Residence card
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Bank statement
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Government issued identity form containing address
3. Residential test:
The Designated Partner can attach any of these documents, which are bank statements or any type of invoice, such as electricity bills, telephone bills and mobile phone bills. (Apostilled and notarized document)
Regarding the Address of the Registered Office:
Proof of registered office address as mentioned below shall be submitted along with the form submitted for Certificate of Incorporation in the name of Limited Liability Company:
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The document indicating the full address of the property where LLP will be registered, such as electricity bill/property tax bill/telephone bill, etc.
NOC, in the case of a Rented Property: The certificate of no objection together with the current Rental Contract by the owners of the Property.