LLP Form 11 Filing — The Annual Return Every LLP Must File by 30 May.

Form 11 is the Annual Return of a Limited Liability Partnership, filed with the Registrar of LLPs under Rule 25 of the LLP Rules, 2009. It must be filed within 60 days of the closure of the financial year — by 30 May for LLPs with a March year-end — and captures a snapshot of the LLP's governance and ownership as at the close of the financial year: the names and details of all partners and designated partners, the total contribution received from each partner, a summary of business activities, and particulars of any penalties or compounding orders during the year.

Form 11 is distinct from Form 8 (Statement of Account and Solvency) — Form 11 is a governance and ownership document (analogous to the MGT-7 Annual Return for companies), while Form 8 is the financial document (analogous to AOC-4). Both must be filed annually, but on different timelines. Form 11 is signed by a designated partner using their Digital Signature Certificate (DSC); for LLPs with a turnover above ₹5 crore or contribution above ₹50 lakh, a Practicing Company Secretary must certify the Form 11.

Late filing of Form 11 attracts additional fees of ₹100 per day per form with no maximum cap — for an LLP that misses the 30 May deadline and files 6 months late, the late fee alone would be ₹18,300, with no ceiling. We compile all required partner data, prepare Form 11, obtain designated partner DSC sign-off, coordinate CS certification where required, and file before the 30 May deadline each year.