Annual Compliances for LLP

ANNUAL COMPLIANCES FOR LLP

The following returns are to be filed by LLP annually with the ROC -:

  • Filing of Annual Accounts - Every LLP is required to maintain the Books of Accounts as per Double Entry System. It has to prepare a Statement of Solvency (Accounts) every year ending on 31st March. If there are no transactions, then venture formation and allied expenses are to be booked. These expenses can be a part of LLP losses and these can be carried forward and set off in subsequent years. LLP are required to file such Accounts in Form 8 to the Registrar. This form has to be filed within 30days from the end of 6months of such financial year. The accounts are to be filed on or before 30th October every year.

 

  • Filing of Annual Return – Every LLP is required to file Annual Return in Form 11 to the Registrar of Companies (ROC). It has to be filed within 60 days from the closure of financial year. An LLP has to close its financial year on 31st March every year. So, the Annual Returns has to be filed on or before 30th May every year.

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There are mainly 3 compliances which are mandatory for every  LLP to comply for any financial year -:

  • Annual Return
  • Financial Statements of the LLP
  • Income Tax Returns Filings

Audit under LLP Act: Only those LLP whose annual turnover exceeds Rs. 40 lakhs or whose contribution exceeds Rs. 25 lakhs are required to get their accounts audited.

  • Filing of Annual Return (Form 11): Annual Return or Form 11 is a Summary of all the Designated Partners like whether there are any changes in the management of the LLP or not. Every LLP is required to file Annual Return in Form 11 to the Registrar within 60 days from the closure of financial year i.e. Annual Returns have to be filed on or before 30th May every year.
  • Filing of Statement of Accounts (Form-8): Every LLP is required to prepare and close its accounts until the 31st March every year. From 8 is to be filed by at least two Designated Partners with the Registrar within 30 days after completion of six months of Financial Year. Accordingly, 30th October is the last date for filing annual accounts every year.

 If the filing is not done within stipulated time, there is a penalty of Rs. 100 per day till it complies. You cannot even close or wind up your LLP without filing Annual Accounts. Also, your LLP turns into unlimited statutory liability until you file all due returns.