Appointment of Liquidator
• Partners or creditors must appoint an LLP liquidator for winding up
• Appointment must be approved by the Tribunal or majority partners
• Liquidator must be a registered insolvency professional in some cases
• Registrar of Companies (RoC) must be informed through official filings
• Liquidator takes charge of the LLP’s affairs from the date of appointment
Asset Realization and Distribution
• Liquidator identifies and collects all LLP assets and dues
• Assets may include property, receivables, and pending capital
• Settles outstanding liabilities in order of legal priority
• Any surplus is distributed among partners based on contribution
• Realization process must follow fair valuation and legal procedures
Settlement of Creditors and Liabilities
• Liquidator prepares a list of all creditors with claim amounts
• Notifies and invites claims from all known and unknown creditors
• Verifies and settles claims as per insolvency and LLP rules
• Statutory dues like taxes and government fees are given priority
• Disputes, if any, are handled as per Tribunal directions
Filing and Documentation
• Statement of assets, liabilities, and final accounts must be filed
• File Form 9, 10, and 11 under LLP Winding-up Rules with RoC
• Prepare final report including liquidation proceedings and outcomes
• Records must be available for inspection during and after liquidation
• Ensure all filings are digitally signed and submitted within timelines
Compliance and Closure
• Liquidator must ensure legal compliance throughout the process
• Tribunal or RoC issues dissolution order after review of report
• LLP’s name is struck off from the register officially
• Partners are discharged from further liabilities post-closure
• All duties must be completed transparently and in accordance with law
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