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What is ‘Add Designated Partner’?

Adding a designated partner means officially including a person in your LLP who will have the legal authority to run the business, sign contracts, make decisions, and ensure compliance with ROC filings. As per the law, every LLP must have at least two designated partners, and one must be a resident of India.

The process involves checking eligibility, applying for a DIN (Director Identification Number) if not already available, updating the LLP agreement, and filing necessary forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). If not done correctly, you can face penalties or rejection of the application.

When running a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), you may need to bring in someone new to help manage tasks and share responsibilities. That’s where adding a designated partner comes into play. Whether it’s a friend, relative, investor, or someone experienced, a designated partner holds legal powers and responsibilities. However, to do this legally, you must follow a proper process as outlined in the LLP Act, 2008.

At CallMyCA, we simplify the Add Designated Partner process for you, with expert guidance, fast documentation, and hassle-free ROC filing. Our team of CA/CS experts handles everything from DIN approval, Form 4 and Form 3 filings, to post-approval compliance, so you don’t have to stress about anything.

4 EASY STEPS OF

Designated Partner Registration

Document Collection & DIN Check
01

Document Collection & DIN Check

Prepare and Sign Consent Letter
02

Prepare and Sign Consent Letter

ROC Filings (Form 4 & Form 3)
03

ROC Filings (Form 4 & Form 3)

Approval & Update
04

Approval & Update

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

Documents Required for Adding Designated Partner Online

BENEFITS OF ADDING DESIGNATED PARTNER

Registering a Designated Partner offers many advantages

Shared Responsibilities

You can divide operational, financial, and compliance duties with another partner.

Better Decision-Making

Brings new skills, ideas, and inputs for business growth.

Legal Compliance

Avoid penalties by maintaining the minimum requirement of designated partners.

More Accountability

Each designated partner is legally bound, ensuring responsibility for filings and management.

Growth & Expansion

Adding investors or professionals as designated partners brings capital and expertise.

Easy Exit of Old Partner

Helps in a smooth replacement if a partner exits or retires.

Digital and Fast

The Entire process is online and completed quickly via CallMyCA.

End-to-End Support

From document preparation to MCA follow-up, we handle it all.

Cost Effective

Affordable pricing with expert CA/CS-led processing and no hidden charges.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Any individual, whether Indian or foreign, can become a designated partner if they are not disqualified under the Companies Act. However, they must have a DIN, and one partner must be a resident of India. Companies, LLPs, or any other body corporate cannot be designated partners – only individuals.

A regular partner is involved in profit-sharing and operations, but a designated partner has added responsibilities like ensuring legal compliance, filing returns, and managing statutory records. Designated partners are legally accountable to the ROC for any non-compliance.

Yes, DIN (Director Identification Number) is compulsory. If the incoming partner doesn’t have a DIN, they must apply for it before or along with the filing process.

It usually takes 3–7 working days, depending on document readiness and MCA response time. CallMyCA speeds up the process with error-free filings and professional follow-ups.

Yes, a foreign national can become a designated partner if they hold a valid passport, have a DIN, and provide proof of residency and other documents notarized and apostilled as per international standards.

LLPs must maintain at least two designated partners. Failure to do so may lead to penalties up to Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 100/day of default under the LLP Act. So, it’s better to act early.

Yes, every time you change a partner or their role, you must update the LLP Agreement and file it in Form 3 with the ROC. This reflects the legal status of partners and their rights/duties.

Yes, a designated partner can resign by giving written notice. Their resignation must be recorded in the LLP agreement and filed with the ROC through Form 4 within 30 days.

Yes, a resolution must be passed by existing partners approving the addition of a new designated partner. This is required as part of legal documentation and filing.

Absolutely. If any error or rejection happens, our experts will revise, correct, and resubmit your application with the right corrections at no extra cost in most cases. We aim for 100% approval and client satisfaction.