Add. Designated partner

At JuroLegal, we provide complete legal assistance for the Addition of a Designated Partner in a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), ensuring full compliance with the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) regulations. Adding a designated partner is essential when expanding management or fulfilling the requirement of having at least two designated partners in an LLP. Our experts handle the entire process — from drafting the consent letter and board resolution, obtaining the Director Identification Number (DIN), updating the LLP Agreement, to filing Form LLP-4 and Form 3 with the Registrar of LLPs.

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A Designated Partner in LLP is a pivotal figure entrusted with managing its internal affairs and statutory obligations. As per Section 7 of the LLP Act, 2008, every LLP must have at least two designated partners, both of whom must be individuals, with at least one being a resident in India. “Resident in India” here is an individual with a minimum stay of more than 120 days in the previous financial year. Note here that if an LLP has all its partners as body corporates or other LLPs, any two individual partners or nominees of such entities could be appointed as designated partners of the concerned LLP.

Step 1 – Obtain the consent of that partner

Step 2 – Apply for DSC

Step 3 – Apply for DPIN

Step 4 – Draft supplementary deed having the name of a new partner

Step 5 – File form 4 (Notice) along with consent letter as the attachment within 30 days of the appointment

Step 6 – File form 3 (Information regarding limited liability partnership agreement and for the changes, if any, made therein) along with a supplementary as well as original deed as the attachment within 30 days of the appointment

  • Attested copy of Pan Card, Identity and Residential Proof
  • Digital signature (If available), Email ID and Phone no. of the applicant
  • Passport size photograph of the applicant
  • LLP Agreement
  • Educational qualifications and details about the contribution to the capital of LLP

To become a designated partner in an LLP, individuals must meet specific eligibility criteria:

  1. Only individuals can be appointed as designated partners. Companies, firms or other LLPs cannot hold this position.
  2. Before being appointed, the proposed designated partner must obtain a Unique Identification Number (UIN).
  3. Setting up an LLP requires a minimum of two designated partners. There is no limit on the number of partners.
  4. For compliance purposes, one designated partner must be a resident of India to ensure presence.
  5. The proposed designated partner needs to provide a consent letter expressing their willingness to join the LLP as a designated partner.
  6. The individual should be 18 years old, ensuring they can enter into contracts legally.