LLP Annual Compliance Essentials
By AK Consulting | 2025-01-15
Maintaining compliance for a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is crucial to avoid significant penalties. While LLPs have a lighter compliance load than private limited companies, the fines for non-compliance can be hefty, reaching up to INR 5 lakh.
AK Consulting specializes in helping LLPs meet their compliance requirements efficiently, ensuring you avoid these.
Key Compliance Requirements for LLPs:
1. Proper Bookkeeping
Maintain accurate financial records, including transactions, profits, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
2. Filing Annual Return (Form 11)
- Deadline: May 30th every year.
- Penalty: INR 100 per day of delay.
- Details Required: Information about designated partners, contributions, and partner details.
3. Filing Statement of Accounts (Form 8)
- Deadline: October 30th.
- Penalty: INR 100 per day of delay.
- Components: Solvency statement and a detailed account of income and expenditure.
- Certification: Requires digital signatures from two designated partners and certification by a company secretary, chartered accountant, or cost accountant.
Audit and Tax Filing Requirements
1. Tax Audit
- Criteria: Mandatory for LLPs with turnover over INR 1 Crore.
- Deadline: September 30th.
- Increased Threshold: Turnover threshold raised to INR 10 crore if cash transactions are less than 5%.
2. Income Tax Return (ITR-5)
- Deadline: July 31st (non-audited), September 30th (audited).
- Form 3CEB: Required for international or specified domestic transactions.
- Deadline: November 30th.
Key Benefits of Proper Compliance:
- Regulatory Adherence:
Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements, minimizing risks of non-compliance. - Financial Health Monitoring:
Regular financial reporting provides insights into the financial health of your LLP, helping in making informed business decisions. - Builds Trust:
Regular compliance enhances the trustworthiness of your LLP among clients, partners, and financial institutions. - Competitive Edge:
A compliant LLP stands out in the market, attracting better business deals and partnerships.
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