Limited Liability Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
Limited Liability Partnership
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION TO LLP
1.1 About LLP 1.2 Salient features of LLP 1.3 Target groups 1.4 Difference between an LLP and a General Partnership 1.5 Difference between an LLP and a Company 1.6 Comparative chart between LLP and various other business vehicles in Malaysia
2. REGISTRATION OF LLP
2.1 Registration of a new LLP 2.2 Registration to be done by Compliance Officer 2.3 Conversion into a Limited Liability Partnership 2.4 Registration fee 2.5 Limited Liability Partnership Agreement 2.6 Compliance Officer 2.7 Registration as a Compliance Officer of an LLP 2.8. Duties and liabilities of Compliance Officer
INTRODUCTION TO LLP 1. INTRODUCTION TO LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP) 1.1 About LLP
LLP is an alternative business vehicle to carry out business which combines the characteristics of a private company and a conventional partnership. LLP provides limited liability status to its partners and offers the flexibility of internal arrangement through an agreement between the partners. This combination will give entrepreneurs and businessmen a more structured business vehicle compared to a sole proprietorship or a conventional partnership. It provides the flexibility of controlling the business operation in accordance with the partnership agreement whilst enjoying the limited liability status compared to a company which is subject to strict compliance requirements under the Companies Act 1965 in most of its affairs. LLP is a business vehicle which would offer simple and flexible procedures in terms of its formation, maintenance and termination while simultaneously has the necessary dynamics and appeal to be able to compete domestically and internationally. The LLP was also introduced in countries such as the United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, India and Japan as a form of alternative business vehicle.
Any changes in relation to the partners of an LLP will not affect the existence, rights or liabilities of the LLP. LLP has unlimited capacity and capable of suing and being sued, acquiring, owning, holding and developing or disposing of property. LLP may do and suffer such other acts and things as bodies corporate may lawfully do and suffer.
INTRODUCTION TO LLP
INTRODUCTION TO LLP 1.6 Comparative chart between LLP and various other business vehicles in Malaysia
COMPANY LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP) Partners contribution LLP (partners have a share in the capital and profits of the LLP) GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Partners contribution Partners SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP Own contribution Sole Proprietor
Share capital Company (members / shareholders own shares in the company that give them certain rights in relation to the Company) Separate legal entity
Legal Status Party that is liable for debts of the business Company LLP
Board of Directors
Partners
Partners
Sole Proprietor
No personal liability of individual director or shareholder Liabilities borne by the directors or shareholders are to the extent of unpaid shares only
No personal liability of partner, except for own wrongful act or omission or without authority Liabilities borne by the partners are jointly and severally with the LLP to the extent of unpaid share capital only Minimum 2 and no maximum limit
Unlimited liability (jointly and severally liable with the partnership) which can extend to personal assets of the partners
Unlimited liability which can extend to personal assets of the sole proprietor
2 to 20 partners (Except for partnerships for professional practice with no maximum limit)
(f) If the LLP is formed for the purposes of carrying on any professional practice, the application shall be accompanied by an approval letter from the governing body as specified in the third column of the First Schedule of the LLP Act 2012; and (g) Such other relevant information as may be specified by the Registrar.
The date on which the conventional partnership was registered under the Registration of Businesses Act 1956 or any other written law; That as at the date of the application, the conventional partnership appears to be able to pay its debts as they become due in the normal course of business; and
REGISTRATION OF LLP
All other information required for the registration of a new LLP as stated in paragraph 2.1 above. (b) From Private Company to LLP The name and registration number of the private company;
The date on which the private company was incorporated under the companies Act 1965; That as at the application date, the private company appears to be able to pay its debts as they become due in the normal course of business; That as at the application date, all outstanding statutory fees or any amount owing to any government agency has been settled; That the private company has placed an advertisement in at least one widely circulated newspaper in Malaysia and published a notification in the Gazette of its intention to convert to a limited liability partnership; and That all of its creditors have agreed with the application to convert to a limited liability partnership; and All other information required for the registration of a new LLP as stated in paragraph 2.1 above. (c) From Conventional Professional Firm to LLP for Professional Practice The name and registration number (if any) of the conventional professional firm ;
The date on which the conventional professional firm was registered under the relevant law; That as at the date of the application, the conventional professional firm appears to be able to pay its debts as they become due in the normal course of business; A letter of approval or letter of no objection from the relevant governing body as specified in the third column of the First Schedule of the LLP Act 2012; and All other information required for the registration of a new LLP as stated in paragraph 2.1 above.
either one of the partners or a person who is qualified to act as a secretary under the Companies Act 1965; at least 18 years of age and citizen/permanent resident of Malaysia; and ordinarily resides in Malaysia.
CONTINUOUS OBLIGATION OF LLP 3. CONTINUOUS OBLIGATION OF LLP 3.1 Registration of changes in particulars
An LLP shall ensure to lodge a notification to the Registrar if any changes made or occurs in the registered particulars of the LLP within fourteen days from the date of which the changes made or occurred.
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(ii) a register of the name and address of each partner and compliance officer; (iii) a copy of the most recent annual declaration; (iv) a copy of any statement lodged with the Registrar under the LLP Act 2012; (v) a copy of certificate (if any), issued by the Registrar under section 11(4) LLP Act 2012; (vi) a copy of the LLP agreement and any amendment thereto; (vii) a copy of any instrument relating to any charge created by the LLP; and (viii) any other documents that the Registrar may, from time to time, require to be kept by an LLP.
(ii) An LLP shall retain the accounting records and other records as above for a period of not less than seven years from the end of financial year in which the transactions or operations to which those records relate are completed.
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What are the responsibilities and liabilities of a compliance officer? The main responsibilities of a compliance officer are: registering any changes in registered particulars of the LLP; keeping and maintaining registers and records of the LLP; and ensuring publication of names of the LLP in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A compliance officer is personally liable to all penalties including administrative penalty imposed on the LLP for non-compliance of the above requirements unless if he can prove that he is not liable. Can there be more than one compliance officer? Yes.
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Can two different professionals (e.g. a lawyer and an accountant) form and be partners of an LLP? No. An LLP formed for the purpose of carrying on professional practice shall consist of natural persons who are practising the same profession only. This is to ensure that integrity and ethical issues are addressed and observed. The LLP Act 2012 requires professionals to obtain an approval letter from their respective governing bodies before an LLP is formed for professional practice. Is this requirement extended to foreign professionals who wish to form an LLP in Malaysia? The LLP Act 2012 does not prohibit foreign professionals to carry out professional practice in Malaysia. However, this is subject to the relevant governing bodies approval in accordance with the laws that governs the respective professions in Malaysia.
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Is it a requirement for each partner of an LLP to be resident in Malaysia? There is no need for partners to be resident in Malaysia but there is a requirement for the compliance officer to be resident in Malaysia.
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For further information or enquiry on the registration of LLP the Public may visit SSMs website at www.ssm.com.my or call SSM Contact Centre at 03 7721 4000.
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