Voluntary Winding Up
LLPs can also be wound-up easily with the approval of 3/4th of the partners. To start the liquidation process for a LLP, a greater part of the designated partners, will have to make a declaration that the LLP has no debt or that it will be competent to pay the debts in full within a period of not more than 1 year from the start of winding up. Further, the LLP partners must declare that the LLP is not being wound up to defraud any person or persons. This declaration for winding up of the LLP must be prepared along with a statement of assets and liabilities until the most recent practicable date right before the making of declaration for winding up. A valuation of the assets related to the LLP prepared by a valued must also be submitted, if there are assets in LLP. Voluntary winding up will be deemed to start on the date of passing of resolution for the reason of voluntary winding up.
Striking Off
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has recently amended Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2009 by introducing the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Rules, 2017 with effect from 20th May, 2017. With this amendment, LLP Form 24 has been introduced by the MCA and it is now possible to easily close a LLP by making an application to the Registrar for striking off name of LLP. Before the introduction of the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Rules, 2017, the procedure for winding up a LLP used to be long and cumbersome. However, with the introduction of LLP Form 24, the procedure has been made easy and simple.
Winding Up by Tribunal
Winding up of LLP can be initiated by a Tribunal for the following reasons:
- The LLP wants to be wound up.
- There are less than two Partners in the LLP for a period of more than 6 months.
- The LLP is not in a position to pay its debts.
- The LLP has acted against the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of State or public order.
- The LLP has not filed with the Registrar Statement of Accounts and Solvency or LLP Annual Returns for any five consecutive financial years.
- The Tribunal is of the opinion that it is just and equitable that the LLP should be wound up.
Avoid Compliance
A LLP is a legal entity and a juristic person requiring regular maintenance of compliance throughout its lifecycle. LLP winding up can be used close a LLP that is not active and avoid compliance responsibilities.
Avoid Fines
A LLP that doesn’t file its compliance on time incurs fines and penalty, including debarment of the Partners from starting another LLP or Company.
Low Cost
LLPs can be wound up easily through MAANOF for just Rs.15899. On the other hand, a dormant LLP or non-compliant LLP could potentially acquire more penalty, if compliance is not maintained every year.
To Close
The formalities for winding up of a dormant LLP are relatively simple and easy to complete. Hence, its best to close an inactive LLP at the earliest.
To Process
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has simplified the process for liquidation or winding up of LLP through various initiatives. Hence, akin to incorporation, a LLP can be wound up easily with minimal procedural requirement.
How we help with Winding Up
MAANOF.com can help you wind up a LLP in about 3 to 6 months.