Online Filing Instructions for Partnership Firms
The Office of the Inspector General of Registration issued No. 18523/14/2020-1, dated August 9, 2021, directing the Sub Registration Department to process Partnership Firm registration and periodical returns online through Project STAR 2.0 under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Applicants can upload documents, pay fees, answer queries and download digitally signed certificates without submitting physical copies or visiting the District Registrar’s office.
What the instructions govern
No. 18523/14/2020-1, dated August 9, 2021, from the Office of the Inspector General of Registration governs online services provided by the Sub Registration Department for Partnership Firms under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. Partnership Firm registration and related submissions are handled through Project STAR 2.0.
The instructions apply to Partnership Firms applying for registration, registered firms filing periodical returns, District Registrars and other Registration Department officials.
Online facilities for applicants
Project STAR 2.0 allows a Partnership Firm to create its own login ID and complete the application process online. The available facilities include:
- Information about the procedure, document checklist and fees.
- Online submission of an application.
- Uploading of supporting documents.
- Online payment of the required fees.
- Tracking the application’s status.
- Online queries from department officials and online responses from applicants.
- Downloading the final certificate digitally signed by the District Registrar.
Registration process
The Registrar of Firms concerned must scrutinise uploaded forms and documents within the STAR 2.0 application. If they are in order, the District Registrar must register the Partnership Firm, digitally sign the registration certificate and make it available through the firm’s login.
If an application or its documents are deficient, the District Registrar must return them online with remarks. The firm may correct the identified mistakes and resubmit the material online. Once corrected, the District Registrar must complete registration through the same system.
Periodical returns
Registered Partnership Firms must submit periodical returns to the District Registrar through STAR 2.0 with the required application. The District Registrar must review the online submission, return deficient forms online with remarks where necessary, and file the returns after the mistakes are corrected.
No physical submission or visit
No physical or manual application, supporting document or other form is required in addition to the online submission. Registration Department officials must not ask applicants to provide hard copies, answer queries in hard copy or visit the District Registrar’s office. Applications and queries must be processed only through the online system, with no physical contact between officials and applicants during the application cycle.
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Common questions
Do I need to submit paper copies after applying online to register a Partnership Firm?
No. No physical or manual application, supporting document or other form is required in addition to the online application.
Must a partner visit the District Registrar’s office to complete registration?
No. The District Registrar must process the application online and must not ask a person from the Partnership Firm to appear in person.
What happens if my uploaded Partnership Firm documents contain mistakes?
The District Registrar must return the application online with remarks. You can correct the identified mistakes and resubmit it online for registration.
How will I receive the Partnership Firm registration certificate?
After registration, the District Registrar digitally signs the certificate. The certificate can then be downloaded through the firm’s online login.
