An LLP must notify the Registrar of every registered-office change in the prescribed form. Under section 13 of the LLP Act and rule 17 of the LLP Rules, Form 15 is generally filed within 30 days of the change. Interstate moves require the additional creditor-consent and newspaper-notice process prescribed by rule 17.
What Form 15 does
Form 15 records a change in the place of an LLP’s registered office. The registered office is the statutory address for official communications and service of documents. A move is not fully reflected in the public register merely because the LLP has shifted physically, changed its website or informed its bank.
Legal framework
Section 13 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 requires an LLP to have a registered office and permits a change by notice to the Registrar in the prescribed form and manner. Rule 17 of the LLP Rules supplies the procedure. The LLP agreement must also be checked because it may prescribe the partners’ approval process.
Which changes are covered
| Move | Core action | Additional point |
|---|---|---|
| Within the same local limits | Approve the move and file Form 15 with current address evidence. | No interstate newspaper process. |
| Elsewhere in the same State | Follow the agreement/partner approval and file Form 15. | Check whether the agreement must be amended and Form 3 filed. |
| From one State to another | Complete the prescribed creditor and publication process, then file Form 15. | ROC jurisdiction and linked records may change. |
Step-by-step filing process
- Review the LLP agreement and identify the approval threshold and effective date.
- Obtain the required partner resolution or written consent.
- For an interstate move, obtain consent of secured creditors and publish the prescribed notice in the relevant English and vernacular newspapers at least 21 days before filing.
- Collect recent premises proof, owner NOC and lease/rent documentation where applicable.
- Complete the current web-based Form 15 on the MCA portal, attach the required evidence and affix the designated partner’s DSC.
- Pay the system-computed government fee and retain the SRN, challan and approved filing.
- If the LLP agreement changes, execute the supplementary deed with proper stamp treatment and file Form 3 within the applicable time.
Documents and attachments
- Partner resolution, consent or relevant LLP-agreement extract.
- Proof of the new premises, such as a recent utility bill in the prescribed age window.
- Rent or lease agreement and owner’s no-objection certificate where the premises are not owned by the LLP.
- For an interstate move, secured-creditor consent and copies of prescribed newspaper publications.
- Supplementary LLP agreement and supporting explanation where relevant.
- Any additional document required by the live MCA form or Registrar.
Deadline, filing fee and delay
Form 15 is generally required within 30 days of the registered-office change. Normal filing fees depend on the contribution slab. Additional fees for delay are governed by the current LLP Rules fee table and distinguish small LLPs from other LLPs. Because the system calculation and rules can change, confirm the live MCA fee before publishing a rupee total or paying.
Post-filing checklist
- Download and preserve the SRN, challan and approved form.
- Confirm the master data shows the new address.
- Display the LLP’s name and registered-office details as legally required.
- Update GST, PAN/TAN correspondence, banks, licences, insurers and contracts as applicable.
- Update invoices, letterheads, website notices and statutory records.
- File Form 3 if the agreement was amended; do not assume Form 15 updates the agreement automatically.
Common mistakes
The most frequent problems are using stale utility bills, missing the owner NOC, setting an inconsistent effective date, treating an interstate move like an ordinary local move, skipping secured-creditor consent, publishing an incomplete notice, or forgetting the linked Form 3 filing. Do not use an old downloadable PDF workflow if MCA presently provides a web-based form.
When professional review is sensible
Seek review where the LLP has secured lending, a disputed partner approval, multiple premises, an interstate move, pending filings, an outdated agreement or a proposed retrospective effective date. Those facts can affect attachments, sequencing and whether the Registrar requests resubmission.
Frequently asked questions
Is Form 15 required for a move within the same city?
Yes. Every registered-office change must be notified, although the interstate publication process does not apply.
What is the usual filing deadline?
Form 15 is generally filed within 30 days of the change, subject to the operative law and portal instructions.
Is newspaper publication always required?
No. The special publication requirement applies to an interstate shift under rule 17, not an ordinary local move.
Does Form 15 also amend the LLP agreement?
No. If the agreement changes, the supplementary agreement and Form 3 process must be considered separately.
Can the LLP rely only on a rent agreement?
Not safely. The live form commonly requires premises evidence and may require an owner NOC and recent utility bill.
Official starting points
Editorial review record
| Review level | Reviewed by | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TargoLegal Research and Editorial Desk | Completed | 23 July 2026 |
| 2 | Independent CA/CS/legal professional | Pending | — |
