Limited Liability Partnership is the most recent and most advanced business incorporation structure. It combines the features of partnerships and companies. LLP was introduced in Singapore in 2005 through enactment of Limited Liability Partnership Act. Registering an LLP gives owners the flexibility of operating as a partnership while enjoying many of the benefits that come with a corporate body like a private limited company.

A LLP is primarily meant for carrying a profession (e.g. accountants, law firms, architects, etc.) where two or more professionals would like to build a joint practice in a common field. The owners must enter into detailed agreements about how the profits and management responsibilities are divided. It can get very complicated and generally requires the services of a lawyer to draw up the agreement. Partners in a limited liability partnership are  usually responsible for cultivating their own clients based on the partner’s specific area of focus.

A LLP must have at least two partners at all times. An LLP is not suited for a business that carries a trade.

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