What is the difference between Form 15 and Form 3 for LLP?

Form 15 updates the registered office address in MCA records. Form 3 amends the LLP Agreement. Cross-state moves require both; intra-state moves require only Form 15.

Can a co-working space be an LLP registered office?

Yes, with a formal NOC from the co-working space operator and a utility bill at the premises.

Can a residential address be used as LLP registered office?

Yes, with an NOC from the property owner (if different from the Designated Partner) and a utility bill not older than 2 months.

Notice for Change of Place of Office – LLP Form 15 | NDS Avla

Notice for Change of Place of LLP Registered Office

Form 15 Filing Under Rule 17 of the LLP Rules 2009 — Notifying the ROC of Your LLP's New Registered Office Address

Under Rule 17 of the LLP Rules 2009, every LLP that changes the situation of its registered office must file a notice of the change with the Registrar using Form 15 within 30 days of the change. The "notice for change of place of office" is the formal intimation mechanism through which the LLP informs the MCA that it has physically shifted its registered office to a new address — whether within the same city, to another city in the same state, or (with an LLP Agreement amendment) to a different state entirely.

This filing keeps the MCA's public records current and ensures that all future official communications, notices from the ROC, Income Tax Department, and other regulators are directed to the correct address. An LLP operating from an address that differs from its registered office on MCA records is in technical non-compliance — and may miss critical statutory notices that could result in default proceedings.

Our Form 15 Filing Services

Partner Resolution Drafting

Drafting the partner resolution for change of registered office — specifying the old address, new address, and effective date of change — in compliance with the LLP Agreement's decision-making requirements.

Address Proof Compilation

Collating all required address proof documents — lease/rent agreement, NOC from property owner, utility bill not older than 2 months — and verifying they meet MCA's document format and content requirements before filing.

Form 15 E-Filing

Preparing and submitting Form 15 on the MCA21 portal with all supporting attachments, DSC authentication by a Designated Partner, and payment of applicable government fees — with SRN and acknowledgement obtained.

GST & Regulatory Updates

After Form 15 is processed and MCA records are updated, assisting with updating the GST portal (Form REG-14), PAN/TAN records, bank KYC, and all other statutory registrations to the new address.

Key Requirements for Form 15 Filing

Requirement	Details
Filing Deadline	Within 30 days of the change of registered office
Filed By	Designated Partner of the LLP with active DSC
Partner Resolution	Mandatory — specifying old and new address, date of change
Address Proof (Ownership)	Sale deed / title document if LLP owns the premises
Address Proof (Rented)	Registered rent/lease agreement + NOC from property owner
Utility Bill	Electricity / gas / telephone bill — not older than 2 months — at new address
Cross-State Move	Additionally requires LLP Agreement amendment (Form 3) reflecting the new state
Late Fee	₹100 per day if filed after 30 days from the date of change

💡 Unlike companies (which require a Special Resolution for inter-city office changes), LLPs only require a partner resolution for all intra-state office changes. Only cross-state changes require an LLP Agreement amendment under LLP Act rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Form 15 different from Form 3 for LLP address change?

Yes. Form 15 is specifically the notice for change of the registered office address — it updates the physical address in MCA records. Form 3 is the form used to file changes to the LLP Agreement itself. For intra-state office moves, only Form 15 is required. For cross-state moves, the LLP Agreement must first be amended to update the state clause (Form 3), and then Form 15 is filed with the ROC of the new state. Both forms must be filed within 30 days of the change.

What if the LLP's new office is a shared/co-working space?

Co-working spaces and business centres are acceptable registered office addresses for LLPs, provided the LLP has a formal agreement with the co-working space operator granting it the right to use the address as its registered office. The co-working space operator's NOC confirming the LLP's right to use the address, along with a utility bill of the premises, is required. The LLP's nameplate must also be displayed at the space. Many LLPs use co-working addresses as registered offices for cost efficiency.

Can the registered office be at the home address of a Designated Partner?

Yes. There is no restriction under the LLP Act on using a residential address as the LLP's registered office, provided the Designated Partner (or the property owner, if they are different) provides a NOC for using the premises as the LLP's registered office. A utility bill at that residential address not older than 2 months is also required. The LLP's name must be displayed at the premises. This is a common arrangement for small LLPs and newly formed professional practices.

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