{"id":873,"date":"2026-08-07T08:36:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T03:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/stamp-duty-for-llp-agreement\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:39:45","slug":"stamp-duty-for-llp-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/stamp-duty-for-llp-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Stamp Duty for LLP Agreement \u2014 State-wise &#038; Contribution-based"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>LLP agreement<\/strong> \u2014 the document that governs the rights and duties of partners \u2014 must be executed on <strong>stamp paper<\/strong> of the correct value, and the stamp duty <strong>varies by state and by the capital contribution<\/strong>. Paying the right stamp duty is essential for a valid agreement and smooth filing. This guide explains stamp duty on an LLP agreement.<\/p>\n<h2>Why stamp duty applies<\/h2>\n<p>Stamp duty is a state subject, so the amount payable on an LLP agreement is governed by the <strong>Stamp Act of the state<\/strong> where the LLP is registered. The LLP agreement is executed on stamp paper (or e-stamp) of the applicable value and then filed with the ROC in <strong>Form 3<\/strong> within <strong>30 days of incorporation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>How the amount is determined<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It depends on the <strong>state<\/strong> of the registered office, and<\/li>\n<li>generally increases with the <strong>capital contribution<\/strong> of the LLP (many states use slabs based on contribution).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because each state&#8217;s schedule differs, check the <strong>current stamp duty schedule for your state<\/strong> and contribution slab before executing the agreement. Under-stamping can render the document inadmissible and cause penalties.<\/p>\n<h2>Process<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Finalise the LLP agreement terms after incorporation.<\/li>\n<li>Determine the <strong>stamp duty<\/strong> for your state and capital contribution.<\/li>\n<li>Execute the agreement on <strong>stamp paper \/ e-stamp<\/strong> of that value, signed by all partners with witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>File <strong>Form 3<\/strong> with the ROC within 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>TAXAJ handles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/limited-liability-partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LLP registration<\/a> including drafting and stamping the LLP agreement, and can arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/e-stamp-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-stamp paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How much stamp duty is payable on an LLP agreement?<\/h3>\n<p>It <strong>varies by state and capital contribution<\/strong> \u2014 there is no single national figure; check your state&#8217;s stamp schedule.<\/p>\n<h3>On what value of stamp paper should the LLP agreement be executed?<\/h3>\n<p>On stamp paper equal to the <strong>stamp duty applicable in your state<\/strong> for your LLP&#8217;s contribution slab.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens if the LLP agreement is under-stamped?<\/h3>\n<p>It can be treated as <strong>improperly stamped<\/strong> \u2014 inadmissible as evidence and liable to penalty until the deficit and penalty are paid.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Registering an LLP?<\/strong> TAXAJ drafts and correctly stamps your LLP agreement and files Form 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/limited-liability-partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register your LLP with TAXAJ \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Related guides:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/limited-liability-partnership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LLP registration<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/e-stamp-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-stamp paper<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/learn\/how-to-check-llp-incorporation-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check LLP status<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"Stamp Duty for LLP Agreement \u2014 State-wise & Contribution-based\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"TAXAJ\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"TAXAJ\"},\"mainEntityOfPage\":\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/learn\/stamp-duty-for-llp-agreement\"},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much stamp duty is payable on an LLP agreement?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It varies by state and capital contribution; there is no single national figure. 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