An LLP can admit a new partner or designated partner to bring in capital, skills, or fresh management. The admission is made through a supplementary LLP agreement and reported to the Registrar in Form 3 and Form 4 within 30 days. Samkhya handles the entire partner-addition process for your LLP.
A new partner is admitted to an LLP in line with the LLP agreement and the LLP Act, 2008. The existing partners agree to the admission, a supplementary LLP agreement records the new partner’s contribution and rights, and the incoming person gives their consent. If the new partner is to be a designated partner, they must obtain a DPIN/DIN. The LLP then files Form 4 (the notice of appointment of the partner or designated partner) and Form 3 (the information about the LLP agreement and the change) with the Registrar, both within 30 days of the change. The forms are filed on the MCA V3 portal, after which the Registrar’s records reflect the new partner.
Adding a partner brings real benefits:
Admitting a partner requires:
Adding a partner involves:
A new partner may be:
Admitting a partner starts with the existing partners agreeing to the admission and settling the new partner’s contribution and rights. A supplementary LLP agreement is executed to record the change, and the incoming person gives their consent; if they are to be a designated partner, they obtain a DPIN/DIN. The LLP then files Form 4 for the appointment and Form 3 for the change in the LLP agreement with the Registrar, both within 30 days, on the MCA V3 portal. Form 3 and Form 4 are often filed together and are digitally signed by a designated partner and certified, after which the Registrar’s records show the new partner.
For the Partner:
For the LLP:
Adding a partner follows a clear sequence:
Adding a partner with Samkhya Corporate Services is simple. Just follow these easy steps:
From there, our team handles the DPIN, supplementary agreement, and Form 3 and Form 4.
Once a partner is admitted:
The government fees for Form 3 and Form 4 are modest and based on the LLP’s contribution, with professional charges and the cost of the supplementary agreement separate. The important point is the 30-day deadline: filing the forms late attracts an additional fee of Rs. 100 per day with no cap, which can mount quickly because it applies to each form. The admission also takes effect properly only when the supplementary agreement is in place and both forms are filed, so the deed and the filings should be completed together within the window. Keeping the LLP’s filings current ensures the Registrar’s record matches the LLP’s actual partners.
| Feature | Detail |
| Governing Law | LLP Act, 2008. |
| Key Forms | Form 4 and Form 3, within 30 days. |
| Deed | Supplementary LLP agreement. |
| DPIN | Required for a designated partner. |
| Portal | MCA V3. |
| Late Fee | Rs. 100 per day, no cap. |
How is a partner added to an LLP?
The partners agree to the admission, a supplementary LLP agreement is executed, and the LLP files Form 4 and Form 3 with the Registrar within 30 days.
What forms are filed to add a partner?
Form 4 reports the appointment of the new partner or designated partner, and Form 3 reports the change in the LLP agreement; both are filed within 30 days.
Does a new designated partner need a DPIN?
Yes. A person who is to be a designated partner must obtain a DPIN/DIN before being appointed.
What is a supplementary LLP agreement?
It is a deed that amends the original LLP agreement to record the new partner’s admission, contribution, and rights.
What is the deadline to file the forms?
Both Form 3 and Form 4 must be filed within 30 days of the change, after which a late fee of Rs. 100 per day with no cap applies to each form.
Can a body corporate be a partner?
Yes. A body corporate can be a partner in an LLP, though only an individual can be a designated partner.
