Reservation & Renewal of Name — Foreign LLP | Savlana Init

FLLP · Name Reservation

Reservation & Renewal of Name — FLLP — Securing the Indian Identity of Your Foreign LLP Before Registration.

A Foreign LLP intending to establish a place of business in India must reserve a name on MCA before filing Form 27 for registration. We check availability, apply for reservation, and manage renewals until the registration is completed.

A Foreign Limited Liability Partnership (FLLP) intending to establish a place of business in India must register with the Registrar of LLPs under the provisions of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the LLP Rules, 2009. A critical first step in this process is reserving the name under which the Foreign LLP will be registered in India — the name must be checked against all existing company and LLP names registered on MCA to confirm it is available and does not violate MCA's naming guidelines before Form 27 (Registration of a Foreign LLP) can be filed.

The name reservation for a Foreign LLP is typically valid for a limited period — generally 3 months from the date of approval — within which the Form 27 registration must be filed. If the Form 27 filing is delayed for any reason (document preparation, apostille, or translation timelines being common causes), the name reservation must be renewed before it lapses; an expired reservation means the name may be claimed by another applicant, requiring the process to restart. Renewal extends the reservation for a further defined period.

The name used in India by a Foreign LLP need not be identical to its name in its home jurisdiction, but must clearly identify the entity. Where the home-jurisdiction name is in a foreign language or script, an appropriate English transliteration or translation that meets MCA's guidelines must be determined. We handle the full name reservation and renewal cycle — checking availability against MCA records, filing the reservation application, tracking the approval, and managing renewals until the Form 27 registration is filed and acknowledged.

Our FLLP Name Services

Name Availability Search

Checking the proposed FLLP name against all MCA-registered company and LLP names to confirm availability.

MCA Naming Guideline Review

Reviewing the proposed name for compliance with MCA's Foreign LLP naming guidelines before the application is filed.

Name Reservation Application

Filing the FLLP name reservation application on MCA and tracking it to approval confirmation.

Reservation Validity Tracking

Monitoring the 3-month reservation validity window and flagging renewal requirements before expiry.

Name Reservation Renewal

Filing the renewal application before the original reservation lapses to extend the valid reservation period.

English Transliteration Advisory

Advising on an appropriate English transliteration or equivalent name for foreign-language home-jurisdiction names.

Transition to Form 27 Registration

Coordinating the use of the reserved name in the Form 27 registration filing within the reservation window.

Rejection Analysis & Re-application

Analysing MCA's rejection of the proposed name and advising on a revised name before re-application.

Our Process

Name Check & Guideline Review

We search MCA records and review the proposed name for availability and compliance with FLLP naming requirements.

Reservation Application Filing

Name reservation application filed on MCA; approval tracked and reservation validity period confirmed.

Renewal Monitoring

Reservation expiry date monitored; renewal application filed before the window closes if Form 27 is not yet ready.

Name Confirmed for Form 27

Reserved name confirmed as available and valid; Form 27 registration filing initiated within the reservation window.

Form 27 Filing & Completion

Form 27 filed using the reserved name; FLLP registration completed and name secured on MCA records.

Why It Matters

✓Proposed FLLP name checked against MCA company and LLP databases before reservation

✓Naming guideline compliance reviewed to maximise approval probability

✓Name reservation application filed and approval tracked to confirmation

✓3-month reservation window monitored with proactive renewal before expiry

✓Renewal filed promptly if Form 27 registration is delayed beyond the reservation period

✓English transliteration or equivalent name advised for foreign-language home-jurisdiction names

✓Rejection reasons analysed and revised name proposed before re-application

✓Reserved name transitioned smoothly into the Form 27 registration filing

Frequently Asked Questions

Before filing Form 27 (Registration of a Foreign LLP), the name under which the FLLP will be registered in India must be checked for availability and reserved on MCA. This ensures the name is not in conflict with any existing company or LLP name and is compliant with MCA's naming guidelines.

A name reservation for a Foreign LLP is typically valid for 3 months from the date of MCA approval. The Form 27 registration must be filed within this period. If Form 27 cannot be filed within 3 months, the reservation must be renewed before it lapses.

If the reservation expires, the reserved name becomes available for use by other entities on MCA. Another entity could register the same name, requiring the Foreign LLP to select a different name and restart the reservation process. Timely renewal prevents this.

Yes — a Foreign LLP can use its home-jurisdiction name in India, provided it meets MCA's naming guidelines. If the home-jurisdiction name is in a foreign language or script, an appropriate English transliteration or equivalent must be determined and approved on MCA.

MCA provides the reason for rejection — typically because the name is too similar to an existing name or violates naming guidelines. A revised name addressing the rejection reason must be proposed and a fresh reservation application filed. There is no restriction on re-applications.

The name reservation for a Foreign LLP follows a similar process to a domestic LLP name application, but the applicable guidelines and form are specific to Foreign LLP registration. The reserved name is then used in Form 27, rather than a domestic LLP incorporation form.

Reserving a name for your Foreign LLP's India registration?

We'll check availability, file the reservation, monitor the window, and manage renewals until your Form 27 registration is complete.