LLP Registration in Hyderabad: Online Process, Fees and Telangana Requirements
Hyderabad has a strong base of businesses in IT services, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, consulting and technology. For businesses with two or more founders or partners, an LLP can provide a separate legal entity with a partnership-based management structure. Its compliance framework differs from that of a company. Kanakkupillai register your LLP online. Incorporation and MCA filings are completed through the MCA portal, so a physical visit to the ROC office is normally not required.
At a glance: LLP registration in Hyderabad needs at least two partners and at least two designated partners who are individuals, with at least one designated partner meeting the LLP Act's resident-in-India requirement. The LLP must have a valid registered office address in Hyderabad. Incorporation is filed electronically with MCA, and the LLP agreement must be stamped as required under Telangana law and filed in Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation. An indicative timeline is around 7–15 working days, depending on document readiness, name approval, any resubmission and MCA processing.
What Is an LLP?
A Limited Liability Partnership is a body corporate under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, with perpetual succession and a legal identity separate from its partners. The LLP is generally liable for its own obligations. A partner is generally not personally liable solely because they are a partner, but personal liability can arise for the partner's own wrongful act or omission, and the statutory protection does not shield fraudulent conduct.
Is an LLP the Right Fit for Your Hyderabad Business?
Think of an LLP as a partnership that has grown up. You still run the business together and split profits the way you agree, but the business has its own legal identity and your personal assets are generally not on the line for a partner's business debts.
It tends to work well for:
- Two or more consultants, auditors or advisory professionals sharing a practice (subject to their regulator's rules)
- Software and IT services founders who are self-funded and want to keep compliance light
- Pharma and life-science trading, distribution or lab-services partners
- Families formalising an existing business, usually by converting a partnership firm
- Agencies and creative studios where partners bring different skills
It is a weaker fit if you expect to bring in venture funding. Investors usually prefer a private limited company, so if that is your plan, start there and save yourself a conversion later.
Eligibility for LLP Registration in Hyderabad
- Partners: minimum 2. The LLP Act does not prescribe a statutory maximum. Individuals and body corporates may be partners, subject to the Act and applicable rules.
- Designated partners: at least two designated partners, both of whom must be individuals, with at least one resident in India under the LLP Act, meaning they stayed in India for at least 120 days during the financial year (Section 7, as amended in 2021). This is a national rule, not a Hyderabad-specific one.
- Registered office: a valid registered-office address in Hyderabad, supported by registered-office proof (such as ownership or lease documents and a recent address proof), the owner's NOC and the other documents MCA prescribes, as applicable.
- Capital: no prescribed minimum capital contribution.
- Name: must not be identical or too similar to an existing company, LLP or registered trademark, and must end with "LLP" or "Limited Liability Partnership".
- Foreign/NRI partners: permitted, subject to applicable FEMA/FDI rules, sectoral conditions and other regulatory requirements. Foreign partners may need notarisation, apostille or consular legalisation of documents, depending on the country of issue and the document.
Picking a Name MCA Will Accept
Name rejections are the most common reason a Hyderabad LLP loses a week at the start. A few habits help:
- Build the name around one distinctive word. "Deccan Pixel Works LLP" has a better chance than "Hyderabad Business Solutions LLP".
- Search the MCA name database and the trademark registry before you apply. If a similar mark exists, MCA can refuse the name.
- Stay away from words that imply government backing or regulated activity, like "Bank", "Insurance" or "National".
- Keep two backup names ready. Once a name is approved, it is held for a limited period, so have your documents ready before you reserve it.
Documents Required for LLP Registration in Hyderabad
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For each partner |
For the registered office in Hyderabad |
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PAN, required for Indian individual partners and designated partners as applicable |
Rent agreement/sale deed/property document |
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Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence |
Recent utility bill or other address proof, as required by MCA |
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Recent bank statement or utility bill as address proof |
No-objection certificate (NOC) from the owner |
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Passport-size photograph |
For co-working: provider's agreement and NOC |
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Email ID and mobile number (for DSC and MCA OTP) |
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Foreign partners: passport and overseas address proof, notarised or apostilled as required |
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Step-by-Step LLP Registration Process
- Digital Signature Certificates (DSC): each designated partner who signs an MCA filing needs a valid DSC.
- Name reservation: reserve the LLP name through RUN-LLP, or as permitted within FiLLiP.
- FiLLiP filing on MCA V3 with partner details, contribution, office proof and consents. DPINs for designated partners who don't already hold a DIN/DPIN are allotted through FiLLiP.
- MCA processing: MCA examines the application. If it raises a query or asks for resubmission, the applicant responds through the MCA system.
- Incorporation: once approved, the LLP receives its Certificate of Incorporation and LLPIN. PAN and TAN are allotted through the integrated process, subject to successful processing.
- LLP agreement: draft it, pay the applicable Telangana stamp duty through the permitted stamping mechanism, get it signed by all partners, and file Form 3 within 30 days of incorporation.
- Post-incorporation setup: open a current account and complete the tax and state registrations that apply to your business (see below).
The 7–15 working-day figure is an indicative service timeline, not an MCA-guaranteed processing period.
An LLP whose registered office is in Hyderabad falls under the jurisdiction of the Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad, which covers Telangana. Andhra Pradesh addresses fall under a separate ROC. Filings are handled online through the MCA portal.
What Happens After You File?
Filing is only the start of the work. Here is how the first month usually unfolds:
First few days: we collect documents, get DSCs issued and reserve the name.
Next week or so: the FiLLiP is filed, and MCA reviews it. If MCA raises a query, you will see it against the SRN. Most queries are about address proof that does not match the NOC.
On approval: you receive the Certificate of Incorporation, LLPIN, PAN and TAN.
Within 30 days of incorporation: the LLP agreement is stamped, signed and filed in Form 3. Do not let this slip. Late filing is charged per day.
LLP Registration Fees in Hyderabad
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Item |
Amount |
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RUN-LLP name reservation |
₹200 |
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FiLLiP incorporation fee (standard incorporation slabs, by contribution) |
₹500 (up to ₹1 lakh) · ₹2,000 (₹1–5 lakh) · ₹4,000 (₹5–10 lakh) · ₹5,000 (above ₹10 lakh) |
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Form 3 (LLP agreement), by contribution |
₹50 (up to ₹1 lakh) · ₹100 (₹1–5 lakh) · ₹150 (₹5–10 lakh) · ₹200 (₹10–25 lakh) · ₹400 (₹25 lakh–₹1 crore) · ₹600 (above ₹1 crore) |
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Stamp duty on the LLP agreement (Telangana) |
Depends on the Telangana stamp-law provisions that govern the LLP agreement. Confirm the current duty and the permitted stamping method with the Telangana Registration & Stamps Department (IGRS), or with our team, before execution |
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Professional fee |
As per our current package. Ask our team for a quote |
MCA fees shown above are statutory filing fees. They do not include professional fees, DSC charges, applicable stamp duty or other third-party costs, unless specifically included in the selected package.
Registrations Required After LLP Incorporation in Hyderabad
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Registration |
When it applies |
Law/link |
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Telangana Professional Tax |
Applies where the LLP, its partners or its employees fall within the applicable classes under Telangana professional-tax law. Enrolment and employer registration are done on the Telangana Commercial Taxes (TGCT) portal |
Telangana Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987 |
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Telangana Shops and Establishments |
G.O. Ms. No. 383 dated 23 September 2025 exempts shops and establishments employing up to 10 employees from the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988. Confirm that the order applies to your establishment and any conditions before relying on the exemption. Establishments outside the exemption should check their registration and compliance requirements |
Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988 |
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GST |
Where registration becomes mandatory under GST law, based on turnover, the nature and place of supply, and other compulsory-registration provisions |
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IEC |
Required for import/export activities where applicable under DGFT rules |
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Udyam (MSME) |
Optional |
How Tax Works for a Hyderabad LLP
An LLP is taxed like a firm: 30% on total income, a 12% surcharge once income crosses ₹1 crore, and 4% cess on the tax. The profit share you take home is not taxed a second time. Salary and interest paid to working partners can be claimed as a deduction, but only within the limits of the Income-tax law and what your LLP agreement allows. The yearly return is ITR-5.
Annual Compliance for LLPs in Hyderabad
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Compliance |
Due date |
Notes |
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Form 11 (Annual Return) |
30 May |
CS certification is required for larger LLPs (contribution above ₹50 lakh or turnover above ₹5 crore). Check the exact threshold wording in the current Form 11 instruction kit. See LLP Form 11 filing. |
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Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) |
30 October |
Under Rule 24(8) of the LLP Rules, an LLP is exempt from statutory audit if its turnover does not exceed ₹40 lakh or its contribution does not exceed ₹25 lakh. So, the requirement applies only when both thresholds are exceeded. An LLP may also opt for a voluntary audit. Income-tax audit under Section 44AB is a separate test. |
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ITR-5 |
The income-tax due date that applies |
Depends on tax-audit and transfer-pricing status. Check the current CBDT deadlines. See income tax return filing. |
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DIR-3 KYC / KYC-Web |
Once every three consecutive financial years, by 30 June of the applicable due year |
Event-based updates are required when specified personal details change |
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Event-based MCA filings |
Form 3 (LLP agreement change), Form 4 (partner changes) and Form 15 (registered-office change): each within 30 days of the change. Other events have their own rules |
Late filing attracts additional MCA fees that rise with the length of delay, with lower multiples for small LLPs. For a managed plan, see our LLP annual filing service.
Common Registration Mistakes
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Mistake |
How to avoid it |
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Using an incorrect or unsupported registered-office address |
Use the actual registered-office address and the documents MCA requires. Hyderabad addresses fall under ROC Hyderabad; Andhra Pradesh addresses fall under the relevant Andhra Pradesh ROC |
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Guessing the stamp value for the LLP agreement |
Confirm the Telangana stamp duty before execution |
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Address proof out of date, or in a different name from the NOC |
Use recent address proof and a matching NOC |
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LLP agreement filed after 30 days |
File Form 3 on time. Late filing attracts additional fees that rise with the delay |
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Not checking professional-tax applicability |
Check Telangana PT applicability for the LLP, its partners and its employees through the TGCT portal |
LLP vs Private Limited Company vs OPC
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Your situation |
Structure usually considered |
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Two or more professionals or co-founders, self-funded, who want a partnership-style structure and a compliance framework that suits their business |
LLP |
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Equity investment, shareholding structures or ESOPs are important |
Private Limited Company, often considered here. See Pvt Ltd registration. |
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Single eligible founder |
An OPC or another suitable single-owner structure. See OPC registration. |
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Existing partnership firm wanting limited liability |
Convert the firm to an LLP (Form 17). |
LLP or Regular Partnership Firm?
A partnership firm is cheaper to start and has fewer filings, but the partners carry unlimited personal liability, so one partner's bad contract can put everyone's savings at risk. An LLP costs a bit more to maintain because Form 11 and Form 8 are due every year, but it gives you a separate legal entity, limited liability and continuity if a partner leaves. Banks, landlords and larger clients also tend to take an LLP more seriously.
Five Clauses to Settle Before You Sign the LLP Agreement
Most partner disputes trace back to something left vague at the start:
- Who puts in how much money, and how profit and loss are shared
- Who can sign contracts and cheques, and up to what amount
- What each working partner is paid
- What happens when a partner exits, retires or passes away, and how the payout works
- How deadlocks are resolved when partners disagree
Why Hyderabad Founders Work With Us
- We check your address first. Address proof, rent agreement and NOC are matched before filing, so MCA has less reason to send the application back.
- Telangana-specific follow-through. We help with professional tax enrolment on the TGCT portal and check whether the Shops and Establishments exemption applies to you.
- Everything happens online. DSC, filing and signing are done remotely, whether you are in Gachibowli or Karimnagar.
- One team after incorporation. GST, bank account, trademark and annual filings stay with the same people. Protect your brand with trademark registration.
Top Locations We Serve in Hyderabad
We register LLPs across Hyderabad and Telangana, fully online.
IT and business hubs: HITEC City, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Kondapur, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Kokapet, Manikonda.
City centre and old city: Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Somajiguda, Begumpet, Abids, Charminar.
Secunderabad and north: Secunderabad, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Bowenpally, Alwal, Medchal.
East and south: Uppal, LB Nagar, Dilsukhnagar, Shamshabad, Patancheru.
Elsewhere in Telangana: Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam, Rangareddy.
Your registered office just needs to be a valid Telangana address with proper proof. Not sure yours qualifies? Talk to an expert.
Other cities:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does LLP registration cost in Hyderabad?
Government fees start at ₹200 for name reservation, ₹500 for FiLLiP and ₹50 for Form 3 (for contribution up to ₹1 lakh), plus Telangana stamp duty on the LLP agreement and our professional fee. Ask our team for a current quote.What government fees are payable for LLP registration in Hyderabad?
RUN-LLP name reservation is ₹200. The FiLLiP incorporation fee and the Form 3 fee depend on the total contribution (from ₹500 and ₹50 respectively, for contribution up to ₹1 lakh). Telangana stamp duty on the LLP agreement is payable separately.What is the stamp duty on an LLP agreement in Telangana?
It depends on the Telangana stamp-law provisions that govern the LLP agreement. Confirm the current duty and the permitted stamping method with the Telangana Registration & Stamps Department (IGRS), or with our team, before executing the agreement.How long does LLP registration take in Hyderabad?
As an indicative service timeline, a straightforward incorporation may take around 7–15 working days, depending on document readiness, name approval, any resubmission and MCA processing. It is not an MCA-guaranteed period.Which ROC handles LLPs in Hyderabad?
The Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad, which covers Telangana. Filings are made online through the MCA portal, so a physical visit is normally not required.Can I register an LLP using my home address in Hyderabad?
Yes. A residential address can be used where it is a valid registered-office address and the required address proof, owner's NOC and other MCA requirements are met. A rent agreement is also needed if the property is rented.Can NRIs become partners in a Hyderabad LLP?
Yes, subject to applicable FEMA/FDI rules and sectoral conditions. At least one designated partner must be resident in India (120+ days in the financial year), and foreign documents may need notarisation, apostille or legalisation, depending on the country and document.Is GST registration mandatory for all LLPs in Hyderabad?
No. Registration is required where it becomes mandatory under GST law, based on turnover, the nature and place of supply, and other compulsory-registration provisions.Do Hyderabad LLPs need a Shops and Establishments registration?
G.O. Ms. No. 383 dated 23 September 2025 exempts shops and establishments employing up to 10 employees from the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act, 1988. Confirm that the order applies to your establishment, and any conditions, before relying on the exemption. Establishments outside the exemption should check their registration and compliance requirements.What happens if a Hyderabad LLP misses its filing deadlines?
Late filing attracts additional MCA fees, which rise with the length of delay and depend on whether the LLP is a small LLP. Depending on the nature of the default, statutory penalties under the LLP Act may also apply.Is audit mandatory for an LLP in Hyderabad?
Under Rule 24(8) of the LLP Rules, an LLP is exempt from statutory audit if its turnover does not exceed ₹40 lakh or its contribution does not exceed ₹25 lakh. So the requirement applies only when both thresholds are exceeded. An LLP may also opt for a voluntary audit. Income-tax tax audit under Section 44AB is a separate test.Which areas of Hyderabad can I use as a registered office?
Any valid address in Telangana works, including HITEC City, Gachibowli, Banjara Hills or Secunderabad, as long as you have the address proof and the owner's NOC.Can I register a Hyderabad LLP if I live in another city?
Yes. Partners can live anywhere. The LLP needs a Telangana registered office, and at least one designated partner must meet the resident-in-India test.Can two friends start an LLP in Hyderabad?
Yes. Two individuals can be both the partners and the two designated partners.Is an LLP a good choice for an IT or software company in Hyderabad?
It can be, if you are self-funded and want light compliance. If you plan to raise venture capital or issue ESOPs, a private limited company is usually the better route.Can I convert my partnership firm in Hyderabad to an LLP?
Yes, by filing Form 17 with the consent of all partners, subject to the eligibility conditions.Can I change my LLP's name later?
Yes, through an MCA filing with the partners' consent and fresh name approval.What happens if MCA rejects my LLP name?
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