Company law and LLP
Forming a company or LLP, annual ROC filings, directors and meetings, changes in capital, closure, and partnership firms.
Common questions
Starting a company or LLP
- Should I form a private limited company or an LLP?
- How do I register a private limited company, a one person company or an LLP?
Annual filings and ROC
- What annual filings must a private company make with the Registrar of Companies?
- What are the late fees for ROC filings, and how does a company clear a backlog?
- What is a small company under the Companies Act, and what relaxations does it get?
- Does a small private company need a statutory audit?
Directors, meetings and changes
- How many board meetings must a company hold, and when must the AGM be held?
- How is a director appointed or removed, and what are DIN, director KYC and disqualification?
- How does a private company transfer shares, increase its authorised capital and raise money by private placement?
Closing a company
LLP and partnership firms
- How can a partnership firm be converted into an LLP or a company, and what is the tax effect?
- What are LLP Form 8 and Form 11, and when are they due?
- How is a partnership firm registered in Uttar Pradesh, and is registration compulsory?
- When does an LLP need to get its accounts audited?
All Company law and LLP questions, with short answers
Coming due dates
| Date | What is due | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov | MGT-7 / MGT-7A annual return for FY 2025-26 | Companies that held their AGM on 30 September 2026 (60 days from the AGM; work out your own date) |
| 30 Apr | MSME-1 for October 2026 to March 2027 | Companies with dues to micro or small enterprises outstanding beyond 45 days |
| 30 May | LLP annual return (Form 11) for FY 2026-27 | All LLPs |
| 30 Jun | DPT-3 return of deposits for FY 2026-27 | Companies with outstanding deposits, or loans and receipts not treated as deposits |
| 30 Oct | AOC-4 financial statements for FY 2026-27 | Companies that held their AGM on 30 September 2027 (30 days from the AGM; work out your own date) |
| 30 Oct | LLP statement of account and solvency (Form 8) for FY 2026-27 | All LLPs |
Formats
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Partnership deed (model)A model deed with 21 clauses, a schedule of capital and profit-sharing, and drafting notes: remuneration and interest clauses written to meet section 40(b) of the 1961 Act (now section 35 of the 2025 Act), stamp duty, registration and TDS on payments to partners.Word (.docx) | Updated 7 November 2026Download