Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN)

Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN) is a registration required for any person who wishes to be appointed as a Designated Partners of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

Procedure for Obtaining DPIN

Designated Partner Identification Number can be obtained for any person who wishes to register an LLP or become a Designated Partner of an existing LLP. Only a natural living person can act as a Designated Partner of an LLP. Hence, obtain the DPI only for natural persons and cannot be obtained for artificial legal entities like company, LLP, OPC, etc. For obtaining Designated Partner Identification Number, submit the below following documents:

• Photograph of the Applicant
• Proof of identity of the applicant
  • PAN is mandatory in case of Indian Nationals
  • Passport is mandatory in case of Foreign Nationals
• Proof of address of the applicant

The documents mentioned above must be attested or certified by a Gazetted Officer or Notary Public or Company Secretary or Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant.

DPIN Validity

On submitting an application for Designated Partner Identification Number to the MCA, it automates the allocation of DPIN number or marked for resubmission. Some of the most common reason for resubmission of DPIN application are:

• Applicant