27 October 2026 · Updated 27 October 2026
By Avil Rakshith Salins, Practising Company Secretary
LLP Form 11: Annual Return of an LLP
In short
Every LLP files its annual return in Form 11 within 60 days of the end of the financial year: 30 May for a 31 March year-end. An LLP with turnover above ₹5 crore or contribution above ₹50 lakh needs a certificate from a Company Secretary in practice (rule 25(2)).
Due date
Within 60 days of the end of the financial year: 30 May for a 31 March year-end.
Certification
An LLP whose turnover exceeds ₹5 crore or whose contribution exceeds ₹50 lakh files Form 11 with a certificate from a Company Secretary in practice (rule 25(2), LLP Rules, 2009). Otherwise it is signed by a designated partner.
Fee, late fee and penalty
- Normal fee: ₹50 to ₹600, depending on contribution.
- Late filing: a multiple of the normal fee since 1 April 2022, up to 15 times for a small LLP and 30 times for others for a delay of 180 to 360 days, and higher beyond, with no cap.
- Penalty: ₹100 a day under the LLP Act, 2008, up to ₹1 lakh for the LLP and ₹50,000 for each designated partner.
Form 8 and Form 11 compared
| Form 11 | Form 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it reports | Partners, contribution and other particulars | Statement of account and solvency |
| Due | 30 May | 30 October |
| Rule | Rule 25 | Rule 24 |
Frequently asked questions
General information on the law as on 26 October 2026, not advice on any particular matter. Check the current MCA form and instruction kit before filing.