Company & LLP Registration

LLPs are similar to Private Limited Companies with respect to compliance and operational requirements. Recognized as a separate legal entity than the partners, it can contract or involve in any legal proceedings in its own name. That enables the partners of an LLP to separate business liabilities or debts being recovered from their personal assets. Compliance requirement here is greater than regular partnership firms. However, Compared to a private limited company structure, it is easier to incorporate and maintain.

As a drawback, ownership transfer of a Limited Liability Partnership is not as easy as of a company. Neither an LLP can issue ESOP. For the reason, LLP is not the most ideal choice for startups who want to hyper-grow, seek seed investor or venture capital funding, or issue share capital to its employees.

Company

Company is a popular option to start a business in India by startups and businesses with higher growth aspirations. Pvt Ltd company is incorporated under the Companies Act of 2013, and governed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It is a registered corporate structure, that provides business a separate legal identity from its owners. Hence, providing key advantages like the ability to contract in its own name, and safeguard personal assets of the owners from business liabilities.

Easy Fund Raising

Pvt. Ltd. Company registration process is stringent enough to make this structure credible among others which makes fundraising or borrowing from external sources easier. The organization itself provides a number of ways to raise funds in the form of private equity, ESOP, and more.

Separate Legal Existence

Once the Company registration in India is done, a legal entity is born in eyes of law. This separates itself from its owners and managers. The company can operate on its own name simply by opening a bank account to own assets and enter into contract with parties. This also provides right to sue third parties in case of any defaults.

Owner's Limited Liability

The company’s obligation or debts of does not create a charge over the owner’s personal assets. Their liability stays limited only to the capital subscribed and unpaid by them.

LLP

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a balanced structure, carrying benefits conventional partnership and still limiting personal liabilities of the partners. It is regulated as a contractual agreement between the partners under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. It has quickly become a popular choice for services and professional firms like Chartered Accountants, recruiting firms, consulting businesses, etc.

Limited Liability of Partners

Because an LLP can enter into a contractual relationship in its own capacity, it offers a great advantage to the partners for limiting their personal risk. Liability of financial contribution of any partner is restricted to the capital contribution as per the LLP agreement. Many new age businesses prefer LLP registration over partnership so that their personal assets remain safe in case of loss, or even insolvency. Further, one partner is not held responsible for the actions of negligence or misconduct of any other partner.

Operational Flexibility

LLP Agreement, deed among partners of an LLP, clarifies operating structure including rights and responsibilities of the partners. Typically, LLP would select a “Designated Member” who would control day-to-day operations. It can have individuals or existing businesses as members. Further, this structure allows to clearly define roles of the partners and their respective responsibilities. It could also help in protecting partner’s interest in case of loss because of an unlawful act of any other partner.

Separate Legal Existence

Registration of LLP creates a separate legal identity than its partners. Governed by the LLP Act of 2008, it allows the business to contract with other entities, take legal action, own assets and borrow funds in the name of an LLP itself. It is a major advantage that is not available to a regular partnership firm

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