LLP

Documents for LLP

Proof of Registered Office Address
Proof of registered office has to be submitted during registration, or within 30 days of its incorporation.
If the registered office is taken on rent, rent agreement and a no objection certificate from the landlord has to be submitted. No objection certificate will be the consent of the landlord to allow the LLP to use the place as ‘registered office’.
Besides, anyone document out of utility bills like gas, electricity, or telephone bill must be submitted. The bill should contain complete address of the premise and owner’s name and the document shouldn’t be older than 2 months.
Digital Signature Certificate
One of the designated partners needs to opt for a digital signature certificate also since all documents and applications will be digitally signed by the authorised signatory.

Documents for directors and shareholders
Identity Proof: PAN card for Indian nationals; passport for foreign nationals.
Address Proof: Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving license, or passport.
Residential Proof: Recent utility bills (electricity, phone) or bank statements, not older than one month.
Photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs of each director.
DIN: A Director Identification Number for each director.

Documents for the registered office
Proof of Address: Utility bill, bank statement, or other official document.
Registered Office Proof: Rent agreement and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlord if the property is rented. If owned, ownership documents are required.
Company-specific documents
Memorandum of Association (MoA): Defines the company's objectives, scope, and powers.
Articles of Association (AoA): Outlines the internal rules for managing the company.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): A digital signature for electronically signing documents.
Declaration: A formal statement by the directors and subscribers confirming compliance with all legal requirements.

Other required documents
PAN and TAN: PAN (Permanent Account Number) and TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) for the company.
Shareholding Pattern: Details of the shareholding pattern, especially for beneficial owners holding more than 10%.

Features

Features of sole proprietorship are as follows:

One man Possessorship: It is a type of ownership in which one man possesses the entire business as well as its assets and property.
No separate legal identity: -There is no distinction between the proprietor and business. They use their own skills, intelligence and expertise to run their business. In the eye of law they are one and the same thing.
Unlimited liability: -Liabilities of sole proprietorship business are unlimited and in the event of loss, personal assets of the proprietor along with business assets can be utilized for discharging dues of business.
All profit and loss to the proprietor: - As there is no distinction between proprietor and business, the proprietor enjoys all the profits of the firm and bears the full brunt of all losses incurred by the enterprise.
Fewer Formalities: - If you are going to start your proprietorship business there is not much formality you need to follow you can start your business by obtaining manufacturing license and permits.

For the proprietor

Identity and Address Proof: PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, or driver's license.
Photographs: Recent passport-sized photos.
For the business address
Owned Property: Utility bill (electricity, water) or sale deed.
Rented Property: Rental agreement and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlord.
For business operations
Bank Account: A business bank account in the name of the proprietorship.
Other Registrations:
GST Registration: Required if annual turnover exceeds the threshold (e.g., ₹20 lakhs in India).
Shop and Establishment Act License: Often necessary for legal operation, depending on your location and business type.
MSME/Udyam Registration: Optional but beneficial for small businesses.
Specific Licenses: Any other license specific to your industry (e.g., FSSAI license for food businesses).

Documents for all partners

PAN cards: Self-attested copies of all partners' PAN cards.
Identity and address proofs: Self-attested copies of Aadhaar cards, passports, or driving licenses.

Documents for the firm's office

Address proof: This can be a rent or lease agreement, ownership documents, or a property tax receipt.

Utility bill: The most recent utility bill (electricity, water, etc.), not older than three months.

No Objection Certificate (NOC): A NOC from the landlord is required if the office is on rented property.

Legal documents

Partnership Deed: The original, notarized partnership deed, signed by all partners.

Registration Certificate: If the firm has been registered, the registration certificate is needed.

GST Certificate: If the firm is GST registered, its GST certificate is required.

Authorisation Letter: A letter on the firm's letterhead authorizing a specific partner for bank account operations.