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Conversion of LLP into Pvt/Unlisted Public Company

CONVERSION OF LLP INTO PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

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    OVERVIEW OF CONVERTING LIMITED LAIBILITY PARTNERSHIP TO A PRIVATE COMPANY
    • Private limited companies is the most common business forms in the India.
    • A private company refers to a company which by its articles:
      • Restricts – right to transfer its shares.
      • Limits- number of its members upto two hundred .
      • Prohibits- invitation to the public for subscribing any securities of the Company.
    • LLP to a Private Company provides ways to additional benefits such as funding.
    • In India, Private Company provide higher chances of growth, development , raising equity capital which is not possible with LLP.
    • unlike in an LLP in case FDI a private limited company does not require any approval/consent as it can be done directly.
    • A LLP can convert itself into a private limited company by complying with the procedure of conversion laid out under the Companies Act, 2013.
    • For conversion into Private Company minimum requirement is to be fulfilled that is appointment of minimum 2 shareholders and directors
    • LLP to a Private Company helps in growth and opportunities along with additional funding options.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CONVERSION

    Details of Proposed Directors & Shareholders
    Details of Proposed Directors & Shareholders

    • PAN Card & Aadhar card
    • Voter id/ Driving License/ passport
    • Phone No. and E-Mail ID

    Address Proof
    Address Proof

    • Rent Agreement, Last month electricity bill & NOC of owner(if rented)
    • Electricity Bill/Property tax receipt(if owned)

    Details of LLP
    Details of LLP

    • LLP Deed
    • Income Tax Return
    • latest audited Financial Statements

    NOC & statement of accounts
    NOC & statement of accounts

    • Written consent or NOC from all the secured creditors
    • Certified accounts statement by the auditor

    Newspaper Advertisement
    Newspaper Advertisement

    Advertisement to be published in the newspaper intimating for conversion

    VARIOUS CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR CONVERSION OF LLP TO UNLISTED PUBLIC COMPANY

    A statement certifying various following details:-

    • Companies nominal share capital and the number of shares in which it is distributed.
    • The number of shares and the amount paid on each share.
    • The name of the company suffixes with the word “Private Limited”.
    PRE-REQUISITE CONDITIONS FOR CONVERSION OF LLP TO UNLISTED PUBLIC COMPANY
    • Assent of all partners for conversion.
    • Minimum 7 members in case of conversion into public company and 2 members in case of conversion into private limited company.
    • NOC of registrar where LLP is registered.
    • Advertisement in local and national newspapers regarding conversion.

    BENEFIT OF CONVERSION OF LLP TO UNLISTED PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

    Raise Capital

    Unlisted Public Companies can easily raise huge capital within the domestic Country as well as globally by listing themselves in Stock exchanges.

    Brand Identity

    Unlisted Public Companies are capable of attracting more brand identity.

    Limited Liability

    Limited liability concept of company shall remains, even after conversion from LLP to a Unlisted Public Limited Company.

    Transfer of shares

    Unlisted Public Companies are eligible for free transfer of its shares subject to the provisions of Companies Act and SEBI Act.

    Accepting Deposits

    Unlisted Public Companies unlike LLP are not restricted to accept deposits from public, they can accept public deposits easily subject to the provisions of Section 76 of Companies Act 2013 and the rules.

    PROCESS OF CONVERSION OF LLP TO UNLISTED PUBLIC COMPANY

    1
    Collection of documents

    Collection of documents of proposed directors and documents of LLP, along with consent of Directors, Members and creditors, if any. Approval of authorities if required.

    2
    Approval of name of Unlisted Public Company

    Filing of application form for the approval of name of the on the MCA.

    3
    Filling & submission of form for conversion

    Preparation and filing of form for application of conversion of LLP into unlisted public company.

    4
    Generation of SRN

    After successful submission of application forms for conversion. SRN will be generated. This SRN can be used for tracking the status of application.

    5
    Issue of Conversion Certificate

    After successful approval of the form for conversion form ROC, conversion certificate will be generated.

    Frequently ASKED Questions

    Why private/public limited company are more attractive to entrepreneurs?

    The entire world is moderately gathering towards the global trade which is free from any trade restriction i.e globalization between the countries for growth in their business or for impart equity capital. Thus, conversion of Limited Liability Partnership into a company may be feasible for the existing establishments to rearrange from one manner of business to another.

    Why establishment are opting for company over Limited Liability Partnership(LLP)?

    The option of various emerging entrepreneurs working as small businesses who have Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) registration earlier, are now wanting to convert their Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) into a private limited company for development in their business or for introducing equity capital.

    What is the procedure required for conversion of Limited Liability Partnership into private company or public company?

    1. Convene a duly authorised board meeting.
    2. Enquire the availability of name.
    3. Submission of Documents to the registrar of the company.

    What are the documents required for conversion of Limited Liability Partnership into private company or public company?

    Documents required are-

    • PAN and Aadhar card of all partners.
    • ID Proof (Voter id/ Driving License/ passport- anyone of them).
    • Proof of Address(Self attested Latest Electricity Bill/ Telephone Bill/ Mobile Bill/ Bank Statement(any one).
    • Bill of Electricity of Registered Office of the LLP (In case of owned).
    • NOC from the Landlord, electricity bill and Rent Agreement Copy.
    • Details of partners of limited liability partnership.
    • Designated partner Consent.
    • Designated partner DSC.
    • Affidavit by first proposed directors.
    • Contact No. and EMail address of Partners.
    • Acknowledgement Copy of latest income tax return.

    What are the various certifications required for (LLP) Limited Liability Partnership?

    A statement certifying various following details:-

    1. Companies nominal share capital and the number of shares in which it is distributed.
    2. The number of shares and the amount paid on each share.
    3. The name of the company suffixes with the word “Private Limited”.

    What are requirements for conversion of (LLP) Limited Liability Partnership into private or public company?

    • Assent of all partners.
    • Minimum 7 members in case of conversion into public company and 2 members in case of conversion into private company.
    • NOC of registrar where LLP is registered.
    • Advertisement regarding conversion in local and national newspapers.

    What are the consequences of conversion of (LLP) Limited Liability Partnership into private or public limited company?

    • Dissolution of the limited liability partnership occurs on conversion as per law.
    • All the assets, liabilities, obligations, rights, contracts, etc. all shall not be altered or modified with effect of conversion.
    • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) properties shall be transferred to the company after notifying the details of conversion to concerned authorities by Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
    • Any permission, permit, approvals, registration or license will not be transferred automatically to the company Thus, the company has to register for fresh licenses.

    Does any amount is distributed to the partners of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) on private limited company or public limited company?

    No amount shall be paid, either directly or indirectly, for a period of 3 years from the date of conversion to any partner from the balance of accumulated profit showing in the accounts of the company as on the date of conversion.

    What happens if the partner of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a body corporate?

    At the time of conversion of limited liability partnership if Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) partner is a body corporate, a natural person shall be appointed as its nominee.
     

    What is the role of Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN) in case of conversion of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) into private limited company / public limited company?

    At the time of conversion of limited liability partnership (LLP) into private limited company or public limited company a existing (DPIN) designated partner identification number has been integrated with (DIN) director identification number after approval verification from ROC.

    Does availability of DSC is mandatory for conversion of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) into private limited company / public limited company?

    Enrollment of DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for one of the Designated Partners is mandatory. MCA is authorised to issue director identification number (DIN) for the existing Designated Partners of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

    Does Income Tax Return (ITR) required for conversion of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) into private limited company / public limited company?

    Yes, Acknowledgement Copy of latest income tax return is mandatorily required on conversion of limited liability partnership(LLP) into private/public limited company.

    Does any statement for certification is required for conversion of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) into private limited company / public limited company?

    Yes, a statement containing the details of below mentioned points are required:-

    • The amount of nominal share capital of the company and the number of shares in which it is divided.
    • The number of shares holding and the amount on each share.
    • The name of the company, with the suffix of the word “Private Limited” thereof.

    Can LLP apply for the same name for its converted company?

    Yes, LLP can apply for same name by applying for name availability in RUN by adding Private Limited or Limited in the last of the name.

    What is the percentage of consent required of partner of LLP for conversion?

    For the purpose of conversion more than 50% that is majority of partners of the LLP is required.

    What is the threshold limit when one should prefer Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) as business entity?

    This is not a universal rule though, one should prefer LLP when the capital contribution is less than Rs.25 lacs and annual turnover is less than Rs. 40 lacs.

    COMPARATIVE START UP STRUCTURE

    BASIS OF DIFFERENCE

    PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY
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    Meaning

    Private Limited Company

    Private company means a company which is formed by coming together of people for a profit motive.

    One Person Company

    One Person Company (OPC) means a company which is formed with only single person as a member.

    LLP

    LLP is a body corporate which is hybrid of partnership firm and company.

    Partnership Firm

    A partnership firm is not a separate legal entity distinct from its partners. It is merely a collective name given to the individuals composing it.

    Proprietorship Firm

    Proprietorship is a type of business that is owned, managed, and controlled by one person – who is the proprietor.

    Prevailing laws

    Companies Act

    Companies are governed by ‘Companies Act, 2013’& rules made under.

    Companies Act

    Companies are governed by ‘Companies Act, 2013’ & rules made under.

    LLP Act

    Limited Liability Partnership are prevailed by ‘The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008’ and various Rules made there under.

    Partnership Act

    Partnership is prevailed by ‘The Indian Partnership Act, 1932’ and various Rules made there under.

    NA

    Charter Documents

    MOA & AOA

    Memorandum and Article of Association is the charter of the company which provides its main object clauses & scope of operation.

    MOA & AOA

    Memorandum and Article of Association is the charter of the company that defines its scope of operation.

    LLP Agreement

    LLP Agreement is a charter document of the LLP which denotes its scope of operation and rights and duties of the partners vis-à-vis LLP.

    Partnership Deed

    Partnership Deed is a charter document of the firm which denotes its scope of operation and rights and duties of the partners.

    MSME (Udhyam Aadhar)

    Udyog Aadhar (MSME) is certificate which signifies that the entity is micro, small or medium enterprise.

    Limit of Members

    2-200

    It must have at least 2 and maximum 200 members.

    1

    OPC is manages by one person only hence it requires only single person.

    2-Unlimited

    There is no maximum limit on number of partners but must have at least two individuals as Designated Partners.

    2-20

    At least 2 partners are required for it and which can’t exceed 20 partners.

    1

    Single owner i.e. proprietor required for Proprietorship firm.

    Directors /Designated Partners

    2-15

    It requires At least 2 Director and maximum 15 and further can be increased by special resolution.

    1-15

    It required At least 1 Director and maximum 15 and further can be increased by special resolution.

    2-Unlimited

    Minimum 2 designated partners and there is no maximum limit for LLP.

    NA

    NA

    Separate legal identity

    Yes

    Company has separate legal identity from its subscribers of MOA.

    Yes

    Being single owner still have separate legal identity from the company.

    Yes

    LLP has separate legal identity from its partners and designated partners.

    No

    Partners and the partnership firm are treated as single identity.

    No

    Proprietor and proprietorship concern have same legal identity.

    Limited Liability

    Yes

    The liability of Members are limited up to the amount of share capital which is subscribed by them.

    Yes

    The sole Member of the company is liable only up to the amount of capital introduced by him.

    Yes

    Designated Partners and Partner’s liability is restricted to the amount of capital contribution as mutually decided at the point of Agreement.

    No

    Partners are jointly and severally liable for any liability of the firm as their liability is unlimited.

    No

    Single owner has unlimited liability for any losses or debt in the proprietorship concern.

    Perpetual Life of the entity

    Yes

    Entity’s life is not based on the shareholder’s life. It continues by changing of the owner’s share.

    Yes

    In case of death of the shareholder the company is run by the nominee of the company.

    Yes

    On death of partner or designated partner, Share of them will be transferred to their legal heir but this may not result in dissolution.

    No

    It does not have perpetual succession as this depends upon the will of partners.

    No

    Perpetual existence does not exist with the death of the proprietor concern.

    Annual Statutory Compliance

    High

    Annual Filling of Company, Directors compliance, Audit, Income tax Return, Meeting and other Filling GST compliances.

    High

    Annual Filling of Company, Directors compliance, Audit, Income tax Return, Meeting and other Filling GST compliances.

    Low

    Annual Filling, Income tax Return, GST compliance is to be required and Audit is not mandatory.

    Low

    Income tax Return and GST compliance Audit in case of Turnover crosses the limit.

    Lowest

    Compliance with Income tax and GST only(if any).

    Transferability

    Yes

    Shares are easily transferable from one to other.

    Yes

    Share can be transferred by one person to other but nominee needs to be changed.

    Yes

    Addition and deletion of partners are possible through change in share of capital contribution.

    Yes

    Addition and removal of partner is possible new deeds with the changes in capital and profit sharing needs to be done.

    No

    It cannot be transferred.

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

    Yes

    FDI is available under automatic route.

    No

    Single owner hence FDI is not possible and not allowed.

    Yes

    FDI is permitted subject to prior approval by the central government.

    No

    FDI is not permitted in partnership firm.

    No

    Small scale Business organization hence no FDI is permitted.