India's corporate scene has grown more open to international entrepreneurs. Foreigners and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) increasingly view India as a high-potential place to establish Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). With LLP Registration, international investors are able to have flexibility, limited liability, and ease of compliance — all within the changing regulatory environment of India. This guide describes how NRIs can undergo LLP Registration, who is eligible, what documents are needed, and how FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) regulates foreign participation in LLPs

WHO CAN REGISTER AN LLP IN INDIA?

$C:\Users\lenovo\Desktop\3-11-2025\KEY CLAUSES.jpg$

According to the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, any person—Indian or foreign—can be a partner in an LLP. Certain terms and conditions are applicable to LLP Registration for foreign nationals and NRIs:

Minimum partners: There must be at least two designated partners.
Resident requirement: One partner who is a resident of India (i.e., has resided in India for at least 120 days in the previous financial year under the 2023 amendment).

Eligible entities:

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
Foreign Nationals (non-resident individuals)
Foreign Companies or LLPs via FDI (in case permissible under the automatic route)

The LLP Registration process enables NRIs to own, share profits, and control operations subject to the business activity being in sectors that are allowed by FEMA as well as by the Government of India

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR NRI OR FOREIGN PARTNER

The documentation process under LLP Registration for NRIs requires both Indian and foreign documents to be authenticated for legal validity. Below is the updated list as per the MCA LLP Amendment Rules, 2024:

For Indian Resident Partner

Self-attested PAN card
Aadhaar card
Address proof (utility bill, voter ID, or driving licence)
Passport-size photograph
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

For NRI or Foreign National Partner

Passport (mandatory): Must be notarized and apostilled as per The Hague Convention.
Proof of address: Latest bank statement or utility bill (not older than 2 months), also notarized.
Specimen signature: Verified through Indian Embassy or Consulate.
Foreign company documents (if applicable): Certificate of incorporation and board resolution authorizing investment.

These documents must be uploaded digitally during LLP Registration on the MCA portal using SPICe+ and RUN-LLP forms.

FEMA RULES GOVERNING FOREIGN LLP PARTICIPATION

Foreign investments in LLPs are regulated by the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, and the LLP (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023. These govern how NRIs and foreign nationals can invest, repatriate profits, and manage compliance.

Key FEMA provisions applicable to LLP Registration for NRIs include:

1.Automatic Route:

NRIs and foreign nationals can invest in LLPs without prior RBI approval in sectors where 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route (e.g., consultancy, software, manufacturing, export).

2.Restricted Sectors:

Sectors like agriculture, defense, and real estate require government approval.

3.Capital Contribution & Profit Repatriation:

Investment must be made via inward remittance through banking channels or from an NRE/NRO account as per RBI guidelines.

4.Designated Partner Role:

At least one partner must be resident in India to handle legal compliance and correspondence with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

5.Reporting Requirement:

Post LLP Registration, the LLP must file Form 3 (LLP Agreement) and report FDI transactions to the RBI through Form LLP(I) and LLP(II) under FIRMS portal.

LAWFINITY’S NRI ASSISTANCE – SIMPLIFYING LLP REGISTRATION

At Lawfinity, we specialize in seamless LLP Registration for NRIs through end-to-end compliance support. Our team of company secretaries, legal experts, and digital compliance professionals handle every step of the registration, ensuring complete FEMA and MCA adherence.

Our Assistance Includes:

Checking eligibility under FDI and FEMA guidelines
Preparing and apostilling foreign partner documents
Filing LLP incorporation via MCA SPICe+ and RUN forms
Drafting LLP Agreement and PAN/TAN applications
Registering DSC for foreign nationals
RBI and FEMA reporting post-registration

WHY CHOOSE LAWFINITY FOR LLP REGISTRATION?

Experience in cross-border compliance
Quick online process – 100% digital documentation
Transparent pricing and dedicated compliance manager
Legal expertise to ensure full FEMA conformity

With Lawfinity, NRIs can confidently establish their LLP Registration in India without needing to travel or face procedural bottlenecks.