Chapter IV - Partners and Their Relations
Section 25
Section 25: registration of changes in partners
Partners must report name or address changes to the LLP within 15 days; the LLP must notify the Registrar of partner entry, exit or detail changes within 30 days.
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This article is for general information. Refer to the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 official text for the official provisions. If you need professional advice for your situation, contact Bizeneed.
Statutory text
Bare law
(1) Every partner shall inform the limited liability partnership of any change in his name or address within a period of fifteen days of such change.
(2) A limited liability partnership shall— (a) where a person becomes or ceases to be a partner, file a notice with the Registrar within thirty days from the date he becomes or ceases to be a partner; and (b) where there is any change in the name or address of a partner, file a notice with the Registrar within thirty days of such change.
(3) A notice filed with the Registrar under sub-section (2)— (a) shall be in such form and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed; (b) shall be signed by the designated partner of the limited liability partnership and authenticated in a manner as may be prescribed; and (c) if it relates to an incoming partner, shall contain a statement by such partner that he consents to becoming a partner, signed by him and authenticated in the manner as may be prescribed.
(4) If the limited liability partnership contravenes the provisions of sub-section (2), the limited liability partnership and its every designated partner shall be liable to a penalty of ten thousand rupees.
(5) If the contravention referred to in sub-section (1) is made by any partner of the limited liability partnership, such partner shall be liable to a penalty of ten thousand rupees.
(6) Any person who ceases to be a partner of a limited liability partnership may himself file with the Registrar the notice referred to in sub-section (3) if he has reasonable cause to believe that the limited liability partnership may not file the notice with the Registrar and in case of any such notice filed by a partner, the Registrar shall obtain a confirmation to this effect from the limited liability partnership unless the limited liability partnership has also filed such notice: Provided that where no confirmation is given by the limited liability partnership within fifteen days, the registrar shall register the notice made by a person ceasing to be a partner under this section.
Key takeaways
Core rule
Partners must report name or address changes to the LLP within 15 days; the LLP must notify the Registrar of partner entry, exit or detail changes within 30 days.
Practical step
Diary both clocks
How the section operates
Partners must report name or address changes to the LLP within 15 days; the LLP must notify the Registrar of partner entry, exit or detail changes within 30 days.
Practical steps
Diary both clocks; obtain incoming partner consent; authenticate and file the notice; preserve proof of filing.
Practical preparation
Review these items against the Act and LLP records.
- Diary both clocks
- Obtain incoming partner consent
- Authenticate and file the notice
- Preserve proof of filing.
Practical checklist
Do
- Diary both clocks
- Obtain incoming partner consent
- Authenticate and file the notice
- Preserve proof of filing.
Avoid
- Do not rely on an undocumented assumption about the statutory requirement.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: registration of changes in partners
Elm LLP learns a partner changed address 10 days ago.
Step 1
Record the partner's 15 day internal notice deadline
Step 2
Prepare the LLP's 30 day Registrar filing
Step 3
Retain the filing receipt.
Outcome
- The internal and external duties have separate statutory periods and separate ₹10,000 penalties.
Glossary
- Registrar notice
- The statutory filing that records a partner's entry, exit or change of particulars.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 25 require?
Partners must report name or address changes to the LLP within 15 days; the LLP must notify the Registrar of partner entry, exit or detail changes within 30 days.
What should the LLP check under section 25?
Diary both clocks; obtain incoming partner consent; authenticate and file the notice; preserve proof of filing.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026