LLP Form 11 Annual Return Filing

Annual return of partners under section 35 of the LLP Act 2008. Filed by every LLP regardless of operating activity. We capture partner contribution data, changes during the year and file Form 11 before the thirty May deadline.

Due 30 May annuallyMandatory for every LLPLate penalty 100 rupees per dayPCS certification where applicable

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What LLP Form 11 Is Under Section 35

Form 11 is the annual return of a Limited Liability Partnership under section 35 of the LLP Act 2008 read with rule 25 of the LLP Rules 2009. The return covers a structured snapshot of the LLP as on the close of the financial year: principal business activity, names and DPINs of all partners and Designated Partners, capital contribution by each partner, changes in partners during the year and details of any compounding offences or penalties.

Form 11 is mandatory for every LLP, regardless of whether the LLP has carried on any business during the year. A dormant LLP with no operating activity still files Form 11 to maintain its active status on the MCA register. The form does not require audited financial statements; audit obligations are separate and tied to Form 8.

Information Captured in Form 11

LLPIN, name and address of registered office
Principal business activity and NIC code
List of all partners as on 31 March with capital contribution and profit sharing ratio
List of all Designated Partners with DPIN and date of appointment
Changes in partners or Designated Partners during the year
Total monetary value of contribution from each partner
Details of penalties, compounding offences or convictions during the year
Whether the LLP qualifies as a Small LLP under the LLP Amendment Act 2021

Step by Step LLP Form 11 Filing Process

  1. Data Capture from LLP RecordsThe CS team pulls partner data from the LLP agreement, supplementary deeds and Form 3 filings made during the year. Capital contribution figures are reconciled against the bank statements.
  2. Verification of ChangesAny change in partners during the year is verified against the corresponding Form 4 filing. Discrepancies are flagged and corrected before Form 11 is drafted.
  3. Drafting Form 11The form is drafted with the partner list, contribution figures and other particulars. Small LLP qualification is recorded where applicable.
  4. Professional Certification (Where Applicable)For LLPs above the certification threshold (turnover above five crore or contribution above fifty lakh), a Practicing Company Secretary, Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant certifies the form.
  5. Designated Partner Signs With DSCA Designated Partner affixes their Class 3 DSC on the form. Where professional certification applies, the certifying professional also affixes DSC.
  6. Filing on MCA V3 PortalThe form is uploaded and filed on the MCA V3 portal before the thirty May deadline. SRN is generated on successful submission.

Frequently Asked Questions on LLP Form 11

What is LLP Form 11?

Form 11 is the annual return of an LLP under section 35 of the LLP Act 2008 and rule 25 of the LLP Rules 2009. The form captures the particulars of every partner and Designated Partner, changes in partners during the year, the capital contribution made by each partner and the principal business activity of the LLP.

What is the due date for LLP Form 11?

Thirty May each year, in respect of the financial year ending thirty one March. The window opens on the first of April each year. Most LLPs file in April or May after the partners have reconciled their capital contribution figures.

What is the penalty for late filing of LLP Form 11?

One hundred rupees per day of delay, with no upper limit. The penalty runs daily from the day after the due date until Form 11 is filed. Small LLPs pay a lower penalty under the LLP Amendment Act 2021 relaxations.

Is statutory audit needed before filing Form 11?

No. Form 11 is the annual return and does not require audited accounts. The audit requirement (for LLPs above the turnover or contribution threshold) is linked to Form 8, the Statement of Account and Solvency, filed by thirty October each year.

Who certifies LLP Form 11?

Form 11 is signed by a Designated Partner using Class 3 DSC. For LLPs with a turnover above five crore or contribution above fifty lakh, certification by a Practicing Company Secretary, Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant is mandatory before filing.

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