Service ID: V02-SVC-018 Direct Regulatory Service Sections 60 to 65, Indian Partnership Act, 1932 read with State Partnership Rules

Registrar of Firms (RoF) Maintenance & Amendments

Formal recording of changes in firm name, principal place of business, admission of new partners, retirement/expulsion of partners, or firm dissolution with the Registrar of Firms.

Statutory Authority

Sections 60 to 65, Indian Partnership Act, 1932 read with State Partnership Rules

Governing Jurisdiction

Republic of India (Central Portal)

Execution SLA

3 to 5 Business Days

Why This Statutory Filing Is Required

Formal recording of changes in firm name, principal place of business, admission of new partners, retirement/expulsion of partners, or firm dissolution with the Registrar of Firms.

Statutory Mandate: Sections 60 to 65, Indian Partnership Act, 1932 read with State Partnership Rules

Who This Service Is For & Statutory Eligibility

Any registered partnership firm undergoing structural, managerial, or constitutional modifications.

Prerequisites & Mandatory Documents Checklist

  • Original Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Firms
  • Executed Supplementary / Amendment Partnership Deed on state stamp paper
  • State-specific statutory notice forms (Form B for address, Form E for partner changes)
  • ID and address proofs of incoming and retiring partners
  • Notarized affidavits confirming partner consent

Step-by-Step Portal Execution Procedure

  1. Step 1: Execute Supplementary Partnership Deed reflecting admission, retirement, or address change
  2. Step 2: Complete state-specific amendment forms (e.g. Form E for reconstitution in Maharashtra/KA)
  3. Step 3: Submit application online or before the jurisdictional District Registrar of Firms
  4. Step 4: Department scrutiny of amendment deed and verification of stamp duty payment
  5. Step 5: Registrar records changes in the official Register of Firms and issues Certificate of Modification

Transparent Pricing & Statutory Cost Architecture

Government Fees & Disbursements

RoF amendment statutory fee: ₹100 to ₹500 depending on state; Stamp duty on supplementary deed: ₹500 to ₹1,500.

Statutory Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to register partner retirement leaves the retired partner personally liable for all future acts and liabilities of the firm under the doctrine of holding out (Section 32(3)).

Dedicated operational desk: Alappuzha, Kerala • Pan-India MCA V3 / Income Tax / GST e-Filing Infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a supplementary partnership deed mandatory for adding a partner?
Yes. Any change in partners, profit-sharing ratios, or capital contributions must be formalized via an executed supplementary partnership deed.
How long does it take for RoF to update partner records?
Typically 15 to 30 working days depending on state municipal/district RoF processing timelines.