Comparison between Limited Liability Partnership and Private Limited Company

Business Registration Published October 21, 2026

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Comparison Summary

Parameter	Private Limited Company	Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Equity Fundraising	Excellent. Can issue shares, ESOPs, and convertibles.	Difficult. Investors cannot hold equity shares.
Mandatory Audit	Mandatory every year regardless of turnover.	Only required if turnover > ₹40L or capital > ₹25L.
Corporate Tax Rate	22% + surcharge (under Section 115BAA).	Flat 30% + surcharge.
Annual Compliance Costs	Moderate to High (ROC, statutory audit, Board meetings).	Very Low (Form 8 & Form 11 only).