LLP Annual Filing in Thalassery

Local jurisdiction

Registrar (RoC)

RoC Ernakulam — Company Law Bhavan, BMC Road, Thrikkakara P.O., Ernakulam – 682021

Jurisdictional HC

Kerala High Court

GSTIN prefix

32 (Kerala)

Professional Tax

Kerala levies Professional Tax (max ₹2,400/year), payable half-yearly to the local municipality/panchayat.

Business hubs

Spice (Pepper) Trade, Weaving, Cuisine Heritage

Thalassery (Tellicherry) is a north-Kerala spice-trade (pepper, cinnamon), weaving, and cuisine-heritage town.

Also in: Kannur Kozhikode

Every LLP registered in India must complete annual filing regardless of turnover or activity — even a dormant or zero-revenue LLP. There are two mandatory MCA forms: Form 11 (Annual Return), due by 30 May, and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency), due by 30 October. The LLP must also file its income-tax return in ITR-5, and every designated partner must complete DIR-3 KYC. A statutory audit is required only if annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or partner contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. Late filing attracts a penalty of ₹100 per day, per form, with no maximum cap.

₹100/day

Late-filing penaltyCharged per form (Form 11 and Form 8 separately) with no upper cap — a delayed LLP can accumulate lakhs in penalty.

Understand It

What Is LLP Annual Filing?

A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.

In simple terms

Annual filing of an LLP means submitting two yearly forms to the MCA — Form 11 (Annual Return) and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) — along with the LLP’s income-tax return, every year without exception.

Legally

Under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the LLP Rules, 2009, every LLP must file its Annual Return in Form 11 within 60 days of the close of the financial year (by 30 May) and its Statement of Account & Solvency in Form 8 within 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year (by 30 October).

Governing authority

Filed with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the MCA21 V3 portal. The income-tax return is filed separately with the Income Tax Department in ITR-5.

Validity

Annual filing is a recurring yearly obligation for the life of the LLP — it continues every financial year until the LLP is formally struck off or wound up.

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Quick Facts

Professional Fee

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Governing Law

LLP Act 2008

Form 11 Due

30 May

Form 8 Due

30 October

Income-Tax Return

ITR-5

Mode

100% Online

Authority

MCA / ROC

Penalty

₹100/day, no cap

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Act

LLP Act, 2008

Rules

LLP Rules, 2009

Key Forms

Form 11 & Form 8

Authority

MCA / ROC

Portal

mca.gov.in

Last Reviewed

17 Aug 2026

Before You Start

Is This Service Right for You?

Ideal for

LLPs that are active and trading during the year
Dormant or zero-turnover LLPs (filing is still mandatory)
Newly registered LLPs completing their first annual filing
LLPs with pending Form 11 / Form 8 backlogs from earlier years
LLPs crossing the audit threshold on turnover or contribution
Designated partners who need their annual DIR-3 KYC done

You may need this if

Your LLP is registered with the MCA — filing applies from year one
You have not filed Form 11 or Form 8 for the last financial year
You want to avoid the uncapped ₹100/day per-form penalty
Your turnover crossed ₹40 lakh or contribution crossed ₹25 lakh (audit)
A designated partner’s DIN needs annual KYC to stay active
You are clearing a multi-year filing backlog before a notice arrives

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Why It Matters

Why Is Annual Filing of LLP Important?

LLP annual compliance is mandatory from the first year — regardless of turnover, profit or activity. Here is why filing on time matters.

01

Avoid the Uncapped Penalty

Late filing of Form 11 or Form 8 attracts ₹100 per day, per form, with no maximum cap. A single year’s delay on both forms can run into tens of thousands and keep growing.
02

Mandatory Even If Dormant

Unlike some registrations, LLP filing is compulsory even for a zero-turnover or inactive LLP. Non-filing is a default under the LLP Act 2008 — activity is irrelevant.
03

Keep the LLP in Good Standing

A clean MCA record is needed for loans, tenders, investor due diligence and partner exits. Persistent default can lead to the LLP being struck off the register.
04

Protect Designated Partners

Designated partners are personally responsible for filings. Missed DIR-3 KYC deactivates a partner’s DIN, blocking every filing until it is restored.
05

Maintain Lender & Partner Trust

Banks and prospective partners check the LLP’s filing history on the MCA portal. Up-to-date Form 11 and Form 8 signal a well-run, credible business.
06

Stay Income-Tax Compliant

Filing ITR-5 on time preserves the ability to carry forward losses and avoids interest and penalties under the Income-tax Act, separate from the MCA forms.

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Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

All LLPs registered under the LLP Act 2008

Active & trading LLPs

Dormant / zero-turnover LLPs

Newly incorporated LLPs (first filing)

LLPs above the audit threshold

LLPs with foreign partners / FDI

Eligibility checklist

The LLP is registered with the MCA and holds a valid LLPIN
Form 11 (Annual Return) filed within 60 days of the financial-year end — by 30 May
Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) filed by 30 October
Income-tax return filed in ITR-5 for the financial year
DIR-3 KYC completed for every designated partner holding a DIN
A statutory audit only if turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh

End-to-End

Everything You Need. One Professional Team.

01

Compliance Review

Check your LLPIN, filing history and any pending Form 11 / Form 8 backlog on the MCA portal.

02

Audit Assessment

Confirm whether your turnover (₹40 lakh) or contribution (₹25 lakh) triggers a statutory audit.

03

Accounts & Statement Prep

Prepare the Statement of Account & Solvency and reconcile the LLP’s books for Form 8.

04

Form 11 Filing

File the Annual Return with partner details and contribution as on 31 March, by 30 May.

05

Form 8 Filing

File the Statement of Account & Solvency, certified by designated partners, by 30 October.

06

ITR-5 Filing

Prepare and file the LLP’s income-tax return in ITR-5 with the Income Tax Department.

07

DIR-3 KYC

Complete annual KYC of every designated partner’s DIN so it stays active.

08

Acknowledgement Delivery

Hand over SRNs, challans and filing acknowledgements, plus your next due-date calendar.

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What You’ll Receive

Form 11 (Annual Return) filed with SRN

Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) filed with SRN

ITR-5 income-tax return acknowledgement

DIR-3 KYC confirmation for designated partners

Statement of Account & Solvency prepared

Challans / payment receipts for all filings

MCA filing acknowledgements

Next-year LLP compliance due-date calendar

Checklist

What Documents Are Required for LLP Annual Filing?

Requirements are grouped by LLP details, financials and partner details. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely online, with no office visits.

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LLP Details

Registration & structure

4 documents

LLP Incorporation Certificate & LLPIN
LLP Agreement (and any supplementary agreement)
PAN of the LLP
MCA portal / login details, if available

Important before you file

DSC of a designated partner

Both Form 11 and Form 8 must be digitally signed with the Class-3 DSC of a designated partner. Form 8 also needs certification by the designated partners.

Audit only above the limits

A statutory audit is required only if annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or partner contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. Below both, no LLP audit is needed — but filing still is.

File even with zero activity

A dormant or zero-turnover LLP must still file Form 11, Form 8 and ITR-5. There is no exemption for inactivity under the LLP Act 2008.

Keep partner DINs active

Every designated partner must complete DIR-3 KYC each year. A deactivated DIN blocks all LLP filings until it is reactivated.

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Step by Step

How LLP Annual Filing Works (Step by Step)

The entire filing happens online through the MCA21 V3 portal and the income-tax portal.

01

Compliance & backlog check

We pull your LLP’s filing history on the MCA portal, confirm the LLPIN and flag any pending Form 11 or Form 8 from earlier years.

02

Collect accounts & partner data

Share bank statements, contribution details and partner DINs over WhatsApp or email. We assess whether an audit applies.

03

Prepare statements & forms

We draft the Statement of Account & Solvency, and prepare Form 11 and Form 8 with accurate partner and financial details.

04

File Form 11 (by 30 May)

The Annual Return is filed with the ROC, signed with a designated partner’s DSC. SRN issued instantly.

05

File Form 8 (by 30 October)

The Statement of Account & Solvency is certified and filed with the ROC. We also file ITR-5 and complete DIR-3 KYC.

06

Deliver acknowledgements

You receive all SRNs, challans and acknowledgements, plus a calendar of next year’s LLP due dates.

How Long It Takes

LLP Annual Filing — Key Due Dates

Stage	Expected Time
Form 11 — Annual Return (within 60 days of FY end)	By 30 May
Form 8 — Statement of Account & Solvency	By 30 October
ITR-5 — LLP income-tax return	By 31 July (non-audit) / 31 October (audit)

Form 11 is due within 60 days of the close of the financial year (by 30 May) and Form 8 within 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year (by 30 October). DIR-3 KYC of designated partners is due each year by 30 September. Missing any MCA form attracts ₹100 per day, per form, with no upper cap.

Compliance Calendar

Key Dates — At a Glance

Frequency	What Is Due
By 30 May	Form 11 — Annual Return · Partner & contribution details as on 31 March · Signed with a designated partner’s DSC
By 30 October	Form 8 — Statement of Account & Solvency · Solvency declaration by designated partners · Statutory audit if turnover > ₹40 lakh / contribution > ₹25 lakh
Income-Tax	ITR-5 — LLP income-tax return · By 31 July (non-audit) / 31 October (audit) · Timely filing preserves carry-forward of losses
By 30 September	DIR-3 KYC of every designated partner · Keeps each DIN / DPIN active · Web-KYC if details are unchanged

Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.

Why Outsource

Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue

Doing It Yourself

Track two separate MCA due dates (30 May and 30 October) yourself
Decide whether a statutory audit is triggered on turnover or contribution
Prepare the Statement of Account & Solvency correctly for Form 8
Fill Form 11 with accurate partner and contribution details
Arrange and validate the designated partner’s DSC
File ITR-5 and complete DIR-3 KYC on time
Risk the uncapped ₹100/day penalty on any slip

With TaxClue

Both due dates tracked and reminded proactively
Audit applicability confirmed by our CA team
Statement of Account & Solvency prepared for you
Form 11 & Form 8 prepared and reviewed before filing
DSC arranged and forms signed correctly
ITR-5 and DIR-3 KYC handled in the same engagement
Filed well before the deadline — no penalty exposure

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Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application

Assuming a dormant or zero-turnover LLP need not file

Missing the 30 May Form 11 deadline and starting the penalty clock

Filing Form 11 but forgetting Form 8 (or vice versa)

Wrongly assuming an audit is always required — or never required

Letting a designated partner’s DIN lapse by skipping DIR-3 KYC

Incorrect contribution or partner details in the Annual Return

Ignoring ITR-5 because the MCA forms were filed

Underestimating how fast the uncapped ₹100/day penalty compounds

TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.

Stay Compliant

LLP Annual Compliance — What Recurs Every Year

By 30 May

Form 11 — Annual Return
Partner & contribution details as on 31 March
Signed with a designated partner’s DSC

By 30 October

Form 8 — Statement of Account & Solvency
Solvency declaration by designated partners
Statutory audit if turnover > ₹40 lakh / contribution > ₹25 lakh

Income-Tax

ITR-5 — LLP income-tax return
By 31 July (non-audit) / 31 October (audit)
Timely filing preserves carry-forward of losses

By 30 September

DIR-3 KYC of every designated partner
Keeps each DIN / DPIN active
Web-KYC if details are unchanged

Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

What is at stake if you do not comply

Late Form 11 or Form 8 → penalty of ₹100 per day per form, with no upper cap
Missed DIR-3 KYC → designated partner’s DIN deactivated, ₹5,000 reactivation fee
Skipping ITR-5 → interest, penalty and loss of carry-forward of losses
Prolonged default → LLP struck off the register and partner personal exposure

Latest Updates

Regulatory Updates 2025–26

2025: A company files AOC-4 within 30 days and MGT-7/7A within 60 days of the AGM; an LLP files Form 11 by 30 May and Form 8 by 30 October.
2025: All annual and event-based forms are now filed on the MCA V3 portal; the legacy V2 portal has been retired.
2025: DIR-3 KYC of every director/DIN holder is due by 30 September; a lapsed DIN attracts a ₹5,000 reactivation fee.

The Difference

Why Businesses Choose TaxClue

01

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02

End-to-End

Form 11, Form 8, ITR-5 and DIR-3 KYC in one managed engagement — minimal effort from you.

03

Never Miss a Deadline

Both MCA due dates tracked, with reminders well before 30 May and 30 October.

04

100% Online

Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.

05

Transparent Fees

A clear quote upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.

06

Backlog Clearance

Multi-year Form 11 / Form 8 backlogs regularised before a notice arrives.

Data Care

Your Documents Deserve Professional Care

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Access limited to the team working on your file
Communication over secure digital channels
Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the annual filing requirements for an LLP?

Every LLP must file two MCA forms each year — Form 11 (Annual Return) by 30 May and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) by 30 October — plus its income-tax return in ITR-5. Designated partners must also complete DIR-3 KYC annually. These apply from the first financial year, regardless of turnover.

When is Form 11 due for an LLP?

Form 11, the LLP Annual Return, is due within 60 days of the close of the financial year — that is, by 30 May each year. It contains details of the partners and their contribution as on 31 March and must be signed with a designated partner’s DSC.

When is Form 8 due for an LLP?

Form 8, the Statement of Account & Solvency, is due within 30 days from the end of six months of the financial year — that is, by 30 October each year. It declares the LLP’s solvency and financial position and is certified by the designated partners.

Does a dormant or zero-turnover LLP have to file?

Yes. Filing Form 11, Form 8 and ITR-5 is mandatory for every registered LLP even if it had no business, no turnover and no activity during the year. There is no exemption for a dormant LLP under the LLP Act 2008 — non-filing is still a default.

What is the penalty for late LLP filing?

Late filing of Form 11 or Form 8 attracts a penalty of ₹100 per day, per form, with no maximum cap. Because it is charged separately on each form and never stops accruing, a delayed LLP can accumulate a penalty running into lakhs over time.

Is a statutory audit compulsory for an LLP?

No, not for every LLP. A statutory audit of the accounts is required only if the LLP’s annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or its partners’ contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. Below both thresholds, the LLP does not need an audit — but it must still file Form 11, Form 8 and ITR-5.

Which income-tax return does an LLP file?

An LLP files its income-tax return in Form ITR-5. The due date is 31 July for LLPs that do not require an audit and 31 October for LLPs whose accounts are audited. Filing ITR-5 is separate from, and in addition to, the MCA forms.

Do designated partners need DIR-3 KYC every year?

Yes. Every designated partner who holds a DIN/DPIN must complete DIR-3 KYC each year, generally by 30 September. If the KYC is missed, the DIN is deactivated, which blocks all LLP filings until it is reactivated with a late fee.

What documents are needed for LLP annual filing?

You need the LLP Incorporation Certificate and LLP Agreement, the LLP’s PAN, bank statements and financials for the year, partner contribution details, and the DIN, PAN and DSC of the designated partners. We collect all of these securely online.

Can I file previous years’ LLP returns that were missed?

Yes. Pending Form 11 and Form 8 from earlier years can be filed with the applicable additional fee to regularise the LLP. Because the ₹100/day penalty has no cap, clearing a backlog early keeps the additional fee as low as possible — we handle multi-year backlogs regularly.

Who signs the LLP annual filing forms?

Form 11 and Form 8 are digitally signed with the Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate of a designated partner. Form 8 is additionally certified by the designated partners declaring the LLP’s solvency, and in audit cases by the auditor.

What happens if an LLP keeps defaulting on filings?

Continued non-filing keeps the ₹100/day per-form penalty growing, exposes the designated partners to personal liability, and can ultimately lead the Registrar to strike the LLP off the register. A clean filing record is also needed for loans, tenders and partner exits.

What are the due dates for LLP annual filing?

Under the LLP Act 2008, Form 11 (Annual Return) is due by 30 May each year and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) by 30 October. The LLP’s income-tax return in ITR-5 is due by 31 July (or 31 October if the accounts are audited), and DIR-3 KYC for designated partners by 30 September.

What forms must an LLP file annually?

Every LLP files two MCA forms each year — Form 11 (Annual Return) and Form 8 (Statement of Account & Solvency) — plus its income-tax return in ITR-5, and designated partners complete annual DIR-3 KYC. These apply from the first financial year, whether or not the LLP did any business.

What is the difference between Form 8 and Form 11 for an LLP?

Form 11 is the Annual Return, filed by 30 May, capturing details of the partners and their contribution as on 31 March. Form 8 is the Statement of Account & Solvency, filed by 30 October, declaring the LLP’s financial position and solvency. Both are mandatory and are filed separately each year.

When is an LLP audit compulsory?

A statutory audit of an LLP’s accounts is required only if its annual turnover exceeds ₹40 lakh or the partners’ total contribution exceeds ₹25 lakh. An LLP below both thresholds does not need an audit but must still file Form 11, Form 8 and ITR-5. Where audit applies, the ITR-5 due date shifts to 31 October.

What is the difference between LLP annual filing and company annual filing?

An LLP files Form 11 and Form 8 with a fixed 30 May and 30 October deadline and audit only above the turnover/contribution thresholds. A company files AOC-4 and MGT-7/7A tied to its AGM date, must always have a statutory audit, and files ADT-1 for its auditor. The LLP regime is generally lighter, but the ₹100/day per-form late penalty applies to both.

What are the due dates for DIR-3 KYC of LLP designated partners?

Every designated partner holding a DIN/DPIN must complete DIR-3 KYC by 30 September each year. If it is missed, the DIN is deactivated and a ₹5,000 reactivation fee applies before it can be used again, blocking Form 11 and Form 8 filings in the meantime.

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