As of now the LLP Services have been discontinued on V2 portal and have been migrated to Version 3 (V3) portal.
V3 is an enhanced version of the V2 portal and is presently live only for LLP’s. The V3 portal presently enables the following for LLP’s.
-Login & user Registration
DSC Association
-LLP Form Filing
The above services on V3 portal were rolled out on 8th March 2022.
LLP forms have been migrated to V3 while Company forms are still in the Version 2 of the portal. This phased migration is done to enable smooth transition of the portal.
A separate access is provided for LLP.
VARIANCES BETWEEN
In the version 2, forms are required to be filled and uploaded in the portal while in V3 the forms are to be filled online (i.e. Web based). This enables user convenience including the ability to save a half filled form and file it later Further in Version 2, there was only a My Workspace which had a list of notices from MCA and circulars issued by them .
In Version 3, there is a personalized “My Application” feature which allows one to view all the forms filed by them till date along with the status of the forms such as pending for DSC upload, Under Processing, Pay fees, Resubmission etc. When a user logs in to V3, the login is through the email id whereas in V2 it was possible with the user id When a business user logs in to the MCA system, an OTP will be sent to your mobile and e mail address to ensure the authenticity of the user.
PROCESS OF USER AND REGISTRATION
In V3, a user can be a registered user or a business user.
Registered users comprise of any individuals. Such users can only perform 2 functions in the LLP module – RUN Form and fillip form.
While, a business user can be any of the following and they can access and file all the forms.
However, the “Professional User” in V3 was earlier termed as “Practicing Professional” in V2 portal.
EXISTING USER ROLE IN V3
Existing user of V2, need not register once again in V3. The system will identify the mail id that you give as a duplicate id and not permit a registration once again but if attempt to register with a new mail id which was not in V2, you will be created as a new user.
Registrations in V3 when already an existing user in V2 should be avoided.
STEPS FOR NEW USER REGISTRATION IN V3
Go to the Tab Sign in / Sign Up in the mca.gov.in site. There will be a button called “Register” between the buttons for Login for LLP filing and Login for Company filing. The registration can be done by clicking this button. This registration for a new user will enable you to file both Company (V2) and LLP forms (V3).
The following will be needed for registration based on category of the user. Some requirements are generic across all categories, there are special data requirements for other categories such as:
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HOW TO LOGIN IN LLP V3 PORTAL ON MCA?
LIST OF LLP FORMS WHICH ARE NOW WEB BASED IN THE V3
Sl.No. | Name of Form | Descriptions of Form |
1. | RUN LLP | Reserve Unique name for any new or existing Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) |
2. | Fillip | Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership |
3. | Form3 | Information for LLP agreement and changes |
4. | Form4 | Notice for change in information of Partners / Designated partners |
5. | Form5 | Notice for change of name |
6. | Form8 | Statement of Account & Solvency |
7. | Form11 | Annual Return of LLP |
8. | Form12 | Form for intimating other address for service of documents |
9. | Form 15 | Notice for change of place of registered office |
10. | Form 22 | Notice of Intimation of Order to the Registrar |
11. | Form 23 | Application for direction to LLP to change its name to the registrar |
12. | Form 24 | Application for striking of name |
13. | Form 25 | Reservation/ Renewal of name by a FLLP or foreign company |
14. | Form 27 | Registration of Particular by FLLP |
15. | Form 28 | Reporting of Alteration/ Closure |
16. | Form 31 | Application for Compounding of an offence under the Act |
17. | Form 32 | Filing addendum for rectification of defects or incompleteness |
About the Author
Author is Ruchika Bhagat, FCA helping foreign companies in setting up and closure of business in India and complying with various tax laws applicable to foreign companies while establishing a business in India. Neeraj Bhagat & Co. Chartered Accountants, is a well-established Chartered Accountancy firm founded in the year 1997 with its head office at New Delhi.