Question 1

What is the state stamp duty for company registration in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

Under Karnataka Stamp Act, e-stamping duty is ₹1,000 for MoA and ₹1,000 for AoA for authorized capital up to ₹10 Lakhs. MCA government filing fee is ₹0 up to ₹15 Lakhs capital.

Question 2

Is Professional Tax registration mandatory for companies in Bengaluru?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the Karnataka Tax on Professions Act, companies must obtain PTRC (for deducting employee tax) and PTEC (for the corporate entity). Employees drawing over ₹25,000/month attract ₹200/month PT.

Question 3

Can I use a virtual office or coworking address in HSR Layout or Koramangala for registered office proof?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coworking spaces and virtual offices are accepted by RoC Bangalore provided you furnish a valid desk agreement, coworking owner NOC, and recent BESCOM electricity bill dated within 60 days.

Question 4

What is the timeline for Private Limited incorporation in Bengaluru?

Accepted Answer

With Legal Suvidha, standard incorporation under MCA SPICe+ Part A & B takes 4 to 7 working days, covering 2 DSCs, DINs, name reservation, state e-stamping, and Certificate of Incorporation (CoI).

Question 5

What are the annual RoC compliance deadlines for Karnataka companies?

Accepted Answer

Private Limited companies must file Form AOC-4 (Financials) within 30 days of AGM and Form MGT-7 within 60 days. LLPs must file Form 11 by May 30 and Form 8 by October 30 annually.

Question 6

Does a dormant LLP with no transactions still need to file Form 11 and Form 8?

Accepted Answer

Yes — both forms are mandatory whether the LLP earned ₹1 or ₹1 crore. A dormant LLP files Form 11 with the existing partner list and contribution table, and Form 8 with nil financial statements plus a solvency declaration. Skipping the filings accumulates ₹100 per day per form, blocks any future event-based filing, and rules out a clean strike-off.

Question 7

What is the late fee for delayed Form 11 or Form 8 — and is there an upper cap?

Accepted Answer

The late fee is ₹100 per day per form from the day after the due date, with no upper cap under the LLP Act. A Form 11 filed six months late attracts ₹18,000; one year late, ₹36,500; two years late, ₹73,000. Both forms two years late: over ₹1.4 lakh in additional fees alone, separate from any prosecution risk.

Question 8

Is the LLP audit different from the tax audit under Section 44AB?

Accepted Answer

Yes — they are two separate audits. LLP audit under the LLP Act is triggered where contribution crosses ₹25 lakh or turnover crosses ₹40 lakh in a year. Tax audit under Section 44AB kicks in where turnover crosses ₹5 crore (or ₹10 crore where 95% or more of receipts and payments are digital) or contribution crosses ₹50 lakh — reported in Form 3CA or 3CB plus 3CD.

Question 9

What happens if a designated partner's DIR-3 KYC is not filed?

Accepted Answer

The DPIN is deactivated on 1 October, and a deactivated DPIN cannot sign Form 11, Form 8, or any MCA21 form. If your LLP has only two designated partners and one DPIN goes inactive, the LLP cannot file annual returns until the DPIN is reactivated — which needs a fresh DIR-3 KYC plus a ₹5,000 fee.

Question 10

We want to close our LLP — can we just stop filing?

Accepted Answer

No. Stopping filings does not close the LLP — it leaves the LLP alive on the MCA register, accumulating ₹100-per-day per-form late fees indefinitely. The clean route to closure is Form 24 (strike-off), which is accepted only after every overdue Form 11 and Form 8 is filed, the LLP has had no operations for at least one year, and partner consents are on file.

Question 11

How long does the full annual filing cycle take?

Accepted Answer

Five to seven months from financial year-end. Form 11 typically takes four to six weeks between drafting and filing in April-May. Form 8 needs a longer runway because books closure and (where applicable) tax audit run between June and September before the Statement of Account can be signed and filed before 30 October.

Question 12

Can a single designated partner sign Form 11 or Form 8?

Accepted Answer

Form 11 needs the DSC of one designated partner; Form 8 needs both designated partner DSCs plus a CA, CS, or CMA signature where the certification threshold applies. If you have only one designated partner, the LLP is non-compliant — the LLP Act requires at least two designated partners, and one of them must be a resident of India.

Question 13

What if a partner is admitted or retires during the year — do we file something separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any change in partner composition needs Form 3 (change in LLP agreement) and Form 4 (change in partner details) filed within 30 days of the event. These event-based filings update the MCA master data so that Form 11 in May reflects an accurate partner register on 31 March. Skipping Form 3 or 4 creates a mismatch that surfaces during Form 11 filing.

Question 14

How is Form 11 different from Form 8?

Accepted Answer

Form 11 is the annual return — it lists partners, contribution levels, and changes during the year. Form 8 is the financial filing — it carries the Statement of Account, Statement of Income & Expenditure, and Statement of Solvency. Form 11 is due 30 May (within 60 days of FY-end); Form 8 is due 30 October (within 30 days of the close of six months from FY-end).

Question 15

Our turnover crossed ₹5 crore mid-year — do we need a tax audit?

Accepted Answer

Yes — tax audit applies based on the full financial year's turnover, not turnover at any single point during the year. If your LLP's turnover for FY 2026-27 (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) crosses ₹5 crore, the tax audit under Section 44AB is triggered, Form 3CA or 3CB plus 3CD must be filed by 30 September 2027, and ITR-5 shifts to the 31 October 2027 deadline.

Question 16

Can we file Form 11 or Form 8 on the deadline day itself without a late fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the deadline day counts as on-time as long as the form is successfully uploaded and the SRN is generated before midnight. That said, MCA21 V3 sees heavy traffic in the final 48 hours of every deadline, and portal slowdowns or DSC token errors can push a filing past midnight. We aim for a two-week buffer before each deadline.

Question 17

Are LLP annual filings publicly visible?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Form 11 and Form 8 are part of the public MCA records. Anyone can pay the ₹50 inspection fee on the MCA portal and view the partner register, contribution levels, and financial statements you have filed. Banks, vendors, buyers, and competitors routinely pull this data during due diligence.

Compliance Parameter	With Legal Suvidha (On-Time)	Delayed / Late Filing
MCA Government Late Fees	₹0 Additional Penalty (Normal fee only)	₹100/day per form compounding indefinitely
Partner Standing	Active & In Good Standing	DPIN deactivation & personal liability
LLP Status	Active & In Good Standing	Defaulter flag on MCA V3 master data

LLP Annual Filing in Bengaluru

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What is the government fee and deadline for LLP Annual Filing in Bengaluru?

How LLP Annual Filing Works in Bengaluru

Documents Required for LLP Annual Filing

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Step 1: Annual Calendar Set at FY-End (April)

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Step 3: Form 11 Filing (Before 30 May)

Step 4: Books Closure and Tax Audit (May to September)

Step 5: Form 8 Drafting and Filing (Before 30 October)

Step 6: ITR-5, DIR-3 KYC, and Compliance Wrap

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