Notice of Withdrawal (LLP – Limited Liability Partnership)
FORM 4 (See rule 22)
Notice of Cessation
To,
The Designated Partners [LLP Name]
LLPIN: [LLP Identification Number]
[Registered Office Address]
Subject: Notice of Cessation as Partner of [LLP Name]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, [Your Full Name], holding DIN/DPIN [Number], currently a partner in [LLP Name] (LLPIN: [Number]), hereby serve this notice of my intention to cease to be a partner of the said Limited Liability Partnership.
Details:
- LLP Name: [LLP Name]
- LLPIN: [Number]
- My DIN/DPIN: [Number]
- Date of becoming Partner: [Date]
- Current Capital Contribution: Rs. [Amount]
- Current Profit Share: [Percentage]
Date of Cessation: My cessation as a partner shall be effective from [Date], in accordance with Clause [Number] of our LLP Agreement dated [Date].
Reason for Cessation: [Brief reason: Personal reasons/Pursuing other opportunities/Retirement/Health reasons/Business restructuring]
Notice Period Compliance: This notice complies with the [Number] days/months notice period stipulated in our LLP Agreement.
Settlement Requirements:
I request the designated partners to:
- Capital Account Settlement:
- Calculate my capital account balance as on the cessation date
- Include my share of profits up to the cessation date
- Adjust for any drawings or advances
- Profit Distribution:
- Compute and credit my profit share up to the effective cessation date
- Provide a detailed calculation showing the basis of computation
- Goodwill Payment (if applicable):
- Arrange valuation by an independent Chartered Accountant
- Calculate my share of goodwill as per the LLP Agreement
- Outstanding Amounts:
- Clear any reimbursements or expenses due to me
- Adjust any amounts payable by me to the LLP
- Documentation:
- Prepare and execute the supplementary LLP Agreement
- File Form 4 with the Registrar within 30 days of cessation
- Update LLP records and inform stakeholders
Transition Support: I commit to:
- Complete handover of my responsibilities
- Provide necessary assistance during the transition period
- Cooperate in client/stakeholder communication
- Make myself available for queries for a reasonable period
Confidentiality and Non-Compete: I acknowledge my continuing obligations under the confidentiality and non-compete clauses of our LLP Agreement, which shall survive my cessation.
Rights Post-Cessation: I understand that post-cessation:
- I will have no authority to bind the LLP
- I will not be liable for LLP obligations arising after the cessation date
- I retain rights to my capital and profit share as settled
- My indemnification rights for acts during my partnership continue
Mode of Payment: Please arrange payment of my settlement amount as follows:
- Bank Name: [Bank Name]
- Account Number: [Account Number]
- IFSC Code: [IFSC Code]
- Account Holder Name: [Name]
Or through any other mutually agreed payment mode within [Number] days of cessation.
Communication Details: All future correspondence may be sent to:
- Address: [Your Permanent Address]
- Email: [Your Email]
- Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Request for Meeting: I request a meeting with the designated partners within [Number] days to discuss the cessation process, settlement terms, and transition arrangements.
I thank you for the professional association and wish the LLP continued success.
Kindly acknowledge receipt of this notice and provide a timeline for the settlement process.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Signature]
[Your Full Name]
DIN/DPIN: [Number]
Date: ________________
Enclosures:
- Copy of LLP Agreement (for reference)
- Copy of identification documents
- [Any other relevant documents]
Acknowledgment:
Received the above notice on behalf of [LLP Name] on [Date].
Designated Partner
Name: ________________
Signature: ________________
DIN/DPIN: ________________
Date: ________________