{"id":42990,"date":"2024-09-23T10:55:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T05:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zolvit.com\/blog\/?p=42990"},"modified":"2024-11-26T16:36:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T11:06:36","slug":"do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Do LLP Need to Have GST Registration?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">An LLP is a hybrid corporate business form that combines the benefits of a limited liability corporation with the flexibility of a partnership. Even if the partners decide to quit, the LLP can continue to exist. An LLP can even make contracts and hold property in its own right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">This is due to the fact that it is a distinct legal entity with complete accountability for its assets, allowing partners&#8217; liability to be restricted to their agreed contribution to the LLP. Furthermore, no partner is held liable for the independent or unauthorised activities of other partners, insulating partners from joint culpability resulting from another partner&#8217;s illicit business actions or wrongdoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">The procedure through which firms become subject to the 2017 GST Act is known as GST registration. Continue reading to learn how this regime applies to LLPs that have established themselves in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration\/#Do_All_LLPs_Need_to_Have_GST_Registration\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Do All LLPs Need to Have GST Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration\/#Is_An_LLP_Considered_a_Firm_During_GST_Registration\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Is An LLP Considered a Firm During GST Registration?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration\/#GST_Registration_Process_for_an_LLP_A_Quick_Overview\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">GST Registration Process for an LLP: A Quick Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration\/#Documents_Required_for_GST_Registration_for_an_LLP\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Documents Required for GST Registration for an LLP\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration\/#Benefits_of_GST_Registration_for_an_LLP\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Benefits of GST Registration for an LLP\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/blog\/do-llp-need-to-have-gst-registration\/#GST_Registration_Assistance_for_an_LLP\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">GST Registration Assistance for an LLP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_All_LLPs_Need_to_Have_GST_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Do All LLPs Need to Have GST Registration?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">While not all LLPs are required to join in the GST system, there are various advantages to doing so. Firms that reach a certain yearly turnover criterion, on the other hand, are required to register.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LLPs having annual turnover of more than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 lakhs were initially required to register as taxable entities under the GST Act. The ceiling for LLPs trading in products has been enhanced to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 lakhs as of April 1, 2019. However, the threshold level for LLPs offering services remains at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 lakhs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_An_LLP_Considered_a_Firm_During_GST_Registration\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Is An LLP Considered a Firm During GST Registration?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">The Central Government has announced that Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) formed under the 2008 Act shall be treated as a partnership or firm under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a partnership in which some or all partners have limited obligations (depending on the jurisdiction). As a result, it has aspects of partnerships and companies. In an LLP, each partner is not responsible or liable for the misbehaviour or carelessness of another partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">According to the current scenario , a &#8220;Limited Liability Partnership&#8221; created and registered under the requirements of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (6 of 2009) &#8220;must also be regarded a partnership firm or a firm.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Registration_Process_for_an_LLP_A_Quick_Overview\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>GST Registration Process for an LLP: A Quick Overview<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Create a Current Account:<\/strong> <\/span>A current account must be created, and the current account number and bank data must be provided in order to receive GST registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Apply online at ww.gst.gov.in:<\/strong> <\/span>Apply for a GST number online with the relevant papers (All documents are must be submitted online)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Getting Your Application Reference Number (ARN):<\/strong> <\/span>The GST portal will produce an Application Reference Number (ARN) after a successful application submission. You may use the ARN to track your application status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>User ID and Password creation at ww.gst.gov.in: <\/strong>Once your registration has been accepted, create a user id and password on the GST Portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Get the GST Registration Certificate:<\/strong> <\/span>The GST Registration Certificate may be downloaded via the GST Portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_GST_Registration_for_an_LLP\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Documents Required for GST Registration for an LLP\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Documents required for the GST registration of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)\u00a0 are as follows &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">PAN card of the LLP and its designated partners;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Photographs of the designated partners;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">A copy of the LLP&#8217;s registration certificate; and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">A copy of the designated partners&#8217; identity proof.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">A copy of the registered office&#8217;s address proof;\u00a0 an electricity bill, a water bill, a landline bill, and so on;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Copy of legal ownership document or municipal khata (in the event of owned properties)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Rent agreement and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the premises&#8217; owner (in case of rented premises).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">A copy of the LLP agreement;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">A copy of the LLP&#8217;s bank statement, a cancelled cheque, or the first page of the passbook;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">A copy of the Board&#8217;s resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_GST_Registration_for_an_LLP\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>Benefits of GST Registration for an LLP\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Recognition as a legal supplier of products or services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Ability to claim an input tax credit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Ability to make unrestricted interstate sales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Ability to sign up for an e-commerce website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Competitive advantage over other businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_Registration_Assistance_for_an_LLP\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><b>GST Registration Assistance for an LLP<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">How Can You Get Zolvit To Help Make Your LLP GST-Compliant? It\u2019s simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">The first step is to contact Zolvit&#8217;s GST advisors to review your LLP&#8217;s GST obligations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Our GST experts will then verify that all of your paperwork and documentation is in place, paving the way for a stress-free GST enrollment process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">Our<a title=\"Talk To A Lawyer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zolvit.com\/lawyers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong> legal professionals<\/strong> <\/a>will then assist you through the GST registration process and finish it off on the LLP&#8217;s behalf, allowing you to get your LLP&#8217;s ARN and GSTIN as soon as feasible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #808080;\">The Zolvit team will also help with any compliance and physical verification concerns that may occur throughout the registration procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An LLP is a hybrid corporate business form that combines the benefits of a limited liability corporation with the flexibility of a partnership. 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