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What is an LLP?

An LLP is another form of doing business in Singapore. This means that instead of registering a business or a company in Singapore, interested parties may choose to register an LLP to carry out their business activities. The LLP will give the owners the flexibility of operating as a partnership whilst giving them limited liability. It combines the benefits of a partnership with those of private limited companies. However this comes with safeguards in law to minimize abuse and provide protection to parties who deal with the LLP. The LLP is a body corporate and has legal personality separate from its partners. The LLP has perpetual succession. Any change in the partners of a LLP does not affect its existence, rights or liabilities.

An LLP is capable of:

Suing and being sued in its name

Acquiring and holding property in its name;

Having a common seal and

Doing such other acts and things in its name, as bodies corporate may lawfully do and suffer.



What is the difference between an LLP and a general partnership?

A Limited Liability Partnership ("LLP") allows the partners to retain the flexibility of a partnership agreement but it is not regulated by an identical set of legal principles governing partnerships. In addition, when compared to a partnership, a LLP is required to upkeep its financial records as well as report its financial status of solvency or insolvency annually. Also, as the partners enjoy limited liability, it cannot be terminated as easily as a general partnership. The law provides a comprehensive set of rules to govern winding up of LLPs to ensure protection to the creditors. However as the LLP is a novel concept, we think financial institutions and potential business partners may be more reserved when dealing with it, as compared to a company or general partnership. The law also places restrictions on certain categories of persons (see sections 33 to 37 of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act) who can manage a LLP.

There are different advantages and disadvantages of a LLP, as compared to a company and general partnership. Parties concerned should consider the pros and cons of each type of vehicle to decide which suits them the most. The Limited Liability Partnerships Act is available at http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/. We wish you all the best.




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