1. Eligibility for Conversion
- Only unlisted private companies can be converted into LLPs
- The company must not have any existing security interest (charge) in its assets at the time of application
- All shareholders of the company must become partners of the LLP
- There must be at least two designated partners, with one resident in India
2. Pre-Conversion Requirements
- Obtain Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) for all proposed partners
- Apply for Director Identification Numbers (DINs) if not already held
- Hold board and shareholder meetings to approve the conversion
- Ensure that the company is in good compliance with ROC filings and tax obligations
3. Filing and Legal Procedure
- Apply for name availability using RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique Name)
- File Form FiLLiP for incorporation of the LLP along with Form 18 (for conversion)
- Attach required documents including:
- Statement of shareholders
- Board resolution and consent of all shareholders
- Incorporation documents of LLP
- Financial statements of the company
- Statement of shareholders
4. Post-Conversion Compliance
- The ROC issues a Certificate of Registration for the LLP
- Intimate all authorities such as income tax department, banks, and clients about the conversion
- Update PAN, TAN, GST, and other registrations
- The LLP must file Form 14 with the ROC within 15 days of conversion
5. Effects of Conversion
- The company’s assets, liabilities, rights, and obligations are transferred to the LLP
- The private limited company is dissolved without winding up
- The LLP continues the business as a successor entity
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