The MCA V3 portal is the current online filing system for LLP incorporation and compliance. Most LLP forms are filled in as webforms, rather than the old V2-style downloadable e-forms. Some workflows can still require document uploads or a DSC-affixed PDF, depending on the form. Once your login, user role and DSC are set up, filing is quick. The first time can be confusing, though, and a small issue such as an unassociated DSC or the wrong user role can stop a filing on the deadline day.
LLP filings need an MCA V3 account with the right user role. Many post-incorporation filings need Business User access and an associated DSC. Common LLP filings are RUN-LLP and FiLLiP (name reservation and incorporation), Form 3 (LLP agreement and changes, within 30 days), Form 4 (partner changes, within 30 days), Form 11 (annual return, due by 30 May) and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency, due by 30 October). Late filing attracts additional fees and, for some defaults, statutory penalties.
Quick Summary
The MCA V3 Portal provides online filing facilities for LLP-related forms, including incorporation, agreement changes, partner changes and annual compliance. Understanding the correct form and filing process helps avoid errors, resubmissions and compliance delays.
- Use the MCA V3 Portal to access and submit applicable LLP web-based forms.
- RUN-LLP and Form FiLLiP are used for LLP name reservation and incorporation-related requirements.
- Form 3 and Form 4 are commonly used for LLP Agreement changes and changes relating to partners or designated partners.
- Form 8 and Form 11 are important annual LLP compliance filings for the Statement of Account & Solvency and Annual Return.
- Keep the required DSC, partner details, financial information and supporting documents ready before starting the filing.
- After submission, monitor the application status and respond promptly to any resubmission, DSC or fee-related requirements.
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MCA V2 vs V3 for LLP Filing: What Changed
| Point | V2 (old) | V3 (current) |
| Form format | Downloadable e-forms, filled offline and uploaded | Mostly online web forms, with document uploads where a form needs them |
| Login | User ID | Email-based login with OTP |
| Save and resume | Limited | Save a draft and resume later |
| Tracking | Separate status pages | Application history with SRN-wise status |
| LLP filings | Discontinued on V2 from 8 March 2022 | LLP filings are made on V3 |
| Company filings | Moved in phases | The final set of 38 company forms went live on V3 on 14 July 2025 |
MCA V3 is now the current portal for LLP filings and, following the phased migration completed in 2025, for company filings as well.
Key LLP Forms on MCA V3
| Form | Purpose | When to file / due date |
| RUN-LLP | Reserve a name for a new LLP or for a change of name | Before incorporation or a name change |
| FiLLiP | Incorporate an LLP (includes DPIN allotment for designated partners, and PAN/TAN applications) | At incorporation |
| Form 9 | Consent to act as a designated partner | At incorporation (with FiLLiP) |
| Form 3 | Information about the LLP agreement and changes to it | Within 30 days of incorporation or of the change |
| Form 4 | Appointment, cessation, or change in name/address/designation of a partner or designated partner | Within 30 days of the event |
| Form 5 | Notice of change of name of the LLP | After RUN-LLP approval, within 30 days of the partners’ approval |
| Form 8 | Statement of Account & Solvency | By 30 October each year |
| Form 11 | Annual return | By 30 May each year (within 60 days of the financial year-end) |
| Form 12 | Declaring another address, in addition to the registered office, for service of documents | When the LLP declares another address for service of documents |
| Form 15 | Change of registered office | After the change, within the applicable statutory period. Inter-state shifts involve extra steps (public notice and, where relevant, secured-creditor consent) |
| Form 17 | Conversion of a partnership firm into an LLP | At conversion |
| Form 18 | Conversion of a private or unlisted public company into an LLP | At conversion |
| Form 24 | Application for striking off the LLP’s name | When an eligible LLP seeks voluntary strike-off |
| Form 27 | Registration of a foreign LLP in India | Within 30 days of establishing a place of business in India |
| Form 28 | Reporting alterations to, or closure of, a foreign LLP registered in India | Within the applicable period for the particular alteration or closure |
| Form 31 | Application for compounding of an offence | When compounding |
| Form 32 | Addendum for rectification of defects or incompleteness | When the RoC points out defects |
| DIN KYC (DIR-3 KYC Web) | KYC of designated partners holding a DIN | Routine KYC once every three consecutive financial years, by 30 June of the applicable year (from 31 March 2026). Changes to mobile number, email or residential address need to be updated within 30 days |
For less common forms, see MCA’s official LLP forms list on the V3 portal.
Common Contribution-Based MCA Filing Fees
| Contribution | FiLLiP (standard incorporation slabs) | Normal fee for Form 3 / 4 / 8 / 11 |
| Up to ₹1 lakh | ₹500 | ₹50 |
| ₹1 lakh – ₹5 lakh | ₹2,000 | ₹100 |
| ₹5 lakh – ₹10 lakh | ₹4,000 | ₹150 |
| ₹10 lakh – ₹25 lakh | ₹5,000 | ₹200 |
| ₹25 lakh – ₹1 crore | ₹5,000 | ₹400 |
| Above ₹1 crore | ₹5,000 | ₹600 |
Additional fees for late filing
The old ₹100-per-day additional fee no longer applies. Late LLP forms now attract a multiple of the normal filing fee, depending on the length of the delay and whether the LLP is a small LLP. The current MCA Form 11 instruction kit gives this table:
| Delay beyond due date | Small LLP | Other LLPs |
| Up to 15 days | 1 × normal fee | 1 × normal fee |
| More than 15 and up to 30 days | 2 × | 4 × |
| More than 30 and up to 60 days | 4 × | 8 × |
| More than 60 and up to 90 days | 6 × | 12 × |
| More than 90 and up to 180 days | 10 × | 20 × |
| More than 180 and up to 360 days | 15 × | 30 × |
| Beyond 360 days | 25 × | 50 × |
MCA fee tables and portal calculations can change through amendments or notifications, so check the fee the MCA calculates before you pay.
Example: Form 3 for an LLP with ₹1–5 lakh contribution (normal fee ₹100), filed 45 days late; other LLP: 8 × ₹100 = ₹800 additional fee.
Separately, the LLP and its designated partners may be liable to statutory penalties for certain defaults (for example, under Sections 34 and 35 for Form 8 and Form 11). Penalties are different from MCA additional fees.
How to File an LLP Form on MCA V3: Typical Process
The exact sequence varies by form. The steps below are the typical V3 workflow for standard LLP webforms. Some forms add a DSC-affixed PDF upload, linked forms or professional certification.
- Register on MCA V3: create an account with the email and mobile number, and verify both with OTP.
- Get the right user role: Registered Users can access certain LLP services such as RUN-LLP and FiLLiP. Most post-incorporation LLP filings need the appropriate Business User. MCA offers several categories, including Company/LLP, Director/Designated Partner, Manager/Secretary/Authorised Representative, Officer in Default and Professional. Upgrade your profile and verify your DIN/DPIN or PAN as the role requires.
- Associate the DSC: install the signing utility (emSigner), then use the V3 DSC-association facility in your user workspace or profile to link the DSC to the relevant user, DIN/DPIN or PAN.
- Open the form: go to the LLP e-filing services and select the form (for example, Form 11). Enter the LLPIN to pre-fill master data.
- Fill in and attach: complete the webform, upload the attachments, and save a draft as you go.
- Sign: affix the designated partner’s DSC. Where the form requires certification, a practising CA, CS or CMA certifies it with their own DSC.
- Pay and get the SRN: pay the fee and any additional fee. A Service Request Number (SRN) and challan are generated. For some forms (for example, Form 24), a DSC-affixed PDF upload follows at this stage.
- Track: check the status in your application history. If the RoC marks the form for resubmission, resubmit within the time shown against the SRN. A rejected form needs a fresh filing.
Filing season rush? We coordinate your Form 8, Form 11 and ITR-5, so key financial and partner information is checked for consistency across filings. See LLP annual filing.
Common MCA V3 Errors and How to Fix Them
| Error/problem | Likely cause | Fix |
| “DSC not associated” or signing fails | DSC linked to a different user, signing utility not running, or DSC expired | Re-associate the DSC to the correct user and restart the utility. See DSC rejected or not working during LLP filing |
| The LLP compliance form you need is not available | Logged in as a Registered User, or with the wrong Business User category | Upgrade to the appropriate Business User role (Step 2) |
| OTP not received | Mobile or email not updated, or a temporary SMS delay | Check the registered details, then retry after a few minutes |
| Amount debited but no SRN | Payment gateway timeout | Wait for auto-reconciliation. If it isn’t resolved, raise a ticket with the MCA helpdesk quoting the transaction reference. Don’t pay again without checking |
| Designated partner details not pre-filling | DIN deactivated for pending KYC | Complete DIN KYC (DIR-3 KYC Web), then retry |
| Form 11 shows outdated partner details | Partner or designated-partner changes not yet updated in MCA records, or linked filings pending | Check the latest approved Form 4/Form 3 records and complete any pending linked filings before proceeding |
| Form marked for resubmission | RoC found defects | Resubmit within the time limit shown against the SRN |
Which Form Do I Need? Quick Situations Guide
| Situation | Form(s) |
| New partner joins / partner leaves | Form 4 (with a linked Form 3 if the agreement changes). See cessation of a partner in an LLP |
| Change in profit ratio, contribution or any agreement clause | Form 3. See LLP agreement change format |
| Change of LLP name | RUN-LLP for name reservation/approval, then Form 5, with the linked Form 3 where the LLP agreement is amended |
| Shift of registered office | Form 15 (and Form 3 if the agreement mentions the address) |
| Annual compliance | Form 11 and Form 8. See LLP Form 11 filing |
| Closing an eligible LLP | Form 24, after clearing overdue Form 8/11. See returns to file before closing an LLP |
| Starting a new LLP | RUN-LLP + FiLLiP. See LLP registration |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the main forms an LLP files with the MCA?
RUN-LLP and FiLLiP at incorporation; Form 3 for the LLP agreement; Form 4 for partner changes; and every year, Form 11 (annual return) and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency).
2. Are LLP forms still filed on the MCA V2 portal?
No. LLP filings moved to V3 in 2022, and the final set of company forms went live on V3 on 14 July 2025. V3 is the current portal for both.
3. What is the difference between MCA V2 and V3 for LLP filing?
V2 used downloadable e-forms filled offline. V3 mostly uses online webforms, with email-and-OTP login, save-and-resume, and SRN-wise tracking. Some forms still need document or DSC-affixed PDF uploads.
4. What is the due date for LLP Form 11 and Form 8?
Form 11 is due by 30 May (within 60 days of the financial year-end). Form 8 is due by 30 October.
5. What is the late fee for LLP forms?
A multiple of the normal filing fee, rising with the length of the delay, from 1 × up to 25 × for small LLPs and 50 × for other LLPs beyond 360 days, as per the current MCA Form 11 instruction kit. Statutory penalties may also apply for some defaults.
6. How do I become a business user on MCA V3?
Log in, open your profile and upgrade to the Business User category that fits you (for example, Director/Designated Partner or Professional), then verify your DIN/DPIN or PAN. Most post-incorporation LLP filings need the appropriate Business User role.
7. Can I file LLP forms without a DSC?
Most LLP forms must be signed with a valid DSC of a designated partner, and of a practising professional where certification is required. Some services, such as name reservation through RUN-LLP, can be submitted without one.
8. Why is my DSC not working on MCA V3?
Usually, the DSC is associated with a different user, the signing utility is not running, or the DSC has expired. Re-associate it to the correct user profile and retry.
9. What is the difference between resubmission and rejection on MCA V3?
Resubmission means the RoC wants corrections, which you make on the same SRN within the time shown. Rejection closes the SRN, so you file afresh.
10. Is DIR-3 KYC still annual for designated partners?
No. From 31 March 2026, routine DIN KYC changed from an annual requirement to an intimation once every three consecutive financial years (DIR-3 KYC Web), due by 30 June of the applicable year. Changes to specified personal details, such as mobile number, email or address, still need to be updated within 30 days.
