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Limited Liability Partnership

A Limited Liability Partnership (llp) is a business relationship in which one partner is not responsible for the negligent acts committed by another partner or by the employees not under that partner's supervision. A Limited Liability Partnership is essentially a General Partnership, but each partner is not liable for certain acts of other partners. An LLP also limits the personal liability of a partner for the errors, omissions, incompetence, or negligence of the partnership's employees or other agents. State laws vary regarding LLP's and only about half of the states recognize them. Each of the partners (there can be more than 2) shares in the profits and shares in the debts of the LLP, including losses, unless the partner is a limited partner. A LLP is considered an association of co-owners for tax purposes, and each co-owner is taxed on his or her proportional share of the LLP profits.

You are always encouraged to consult an attorney to ensure appropriate consideration of all the legal implications of your choice of entity and filing. We stress that this filing website is not intended to substitute nor replace the advice of legal counsel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to register a Limited Liability Partnership  (Click for Details)
    You can register a Limited Liability Partnership online or within our office via in person, the mail or fax. The online process is quick and easy and the business entity will be registered within 24 hours.

    If you wish to register your Limited Liability Partnership inhouse then you can use the application for a Domestic LLP or if you wish to file the the application for a Foreign LLP. This process can take up to 7 business days before it is processed.
How to renew a Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
    You can renew a Limited Liability Partnership by renewing online. You will need to have the entity number and Renewal ID in order to renew online. If you do not have those items, you may contact our office.
How to make changes to or update a Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
    You can make changes to or update a Limited Liability Partnership online. The changes that you make here will be updated within 1 business day. You will need your Applicant ID and entity number. If you do not have those items, you may contact our office. You may also obtain the Applicant ID on the website, you will just need to provide a valid email address.
How to amend/merge/convert a Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
    You can not amend or merge a Domestic Limited Liability Partnership. A LLP can convert to a LLC by filing the conversion application or articles of conversion. However, a Foreign LLP can file an amendment if it was permitted in the home state. A Certified Copy of the amendment that was filed in the home state would need to be filed with us.
How to cancel/dissolve a Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
How to obtain copies/certificates of a Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
    You can obtain copies/certificates of a Limited Liability Partnership by doing a Business Entity Search, then finding the entity you are looking for, then you click on the details of that entity.

    While you are looking at the details of that entity, at the bottom of the screen you have 3 options: Search for Images is the 1st option. You will need to click that button in order to search for any scanned images of that entity. The images will be emailed to an email account.

    While you are in the details page of the business entity, you have the 2nd option of ordering a certificate of existence by clicking on the Purchase Certificate of Existence Button.

    If you don't wish to order the images online, then you will need to order them inhouse which can be done in person, in writing or by fax or email. If you make a written request you may use our order form. Written requests for copies/certificates may take up to 7 business days. You may view more information concerning ordering documents.
How to find out who the principals are of a Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
    You can find out who the principals are of a Limited Liability Partnership by doing a Business Entity Search, then finding the entity you are looking for, then you click on the details of that entity. While you are looking at the details of that entity, at the bottom of the screen you have 3 options: Access Principal Information is the 3rd option. You will need to click that button in order to view the principals of that entity.

    You may also do a Registered Principal Search. If you don't want to view the principals via the website, then you may contact our office for that information.
How do you know if the name you want to use for a Limited Liability Partnership is available?  (Click for Details)
    You can find out if the name you want to use for a Limited Liability Partnership is available by doing a business name availability search. You may also contact our office to verify that the name you want to use is available.

    You may also conduct a business entity search to see if there are other business entities that are already registered that may have a name similar to the name that you wish to use.

    Please note that although a name may appear to be available nothing is final until the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code approves the business filing.
How do I reinstate an expired Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
    You can not reinstate an expired Limited Liability Partnership, however, you may refile a new Limited Liability Partnership application.
How do I fix the delinquent/expired status on a Limited Liability Partnership?  (Click for Details)
    Limited Liability Partnerships do not have a delinquent status.

    If a Limited Liability Partnership is expired, you will need to refile a new Limited Liability Partnership application.

Forms
• Application for Limited Liability Partnership
• Application for Foreign Limited Liability Partnership
• Limited Liability Partnership Cancellation Form
• Articles of Conversion
   Guide Sheets
• There are no guide sheets available for Limited Liability Partnership
Online Services
•Register a new LLP
•Renew a LLP
•Make Changes to a LLP
•Order Copies for a LLP
•Purchase a Certificate of Existence for a LLP

Laws
• Utah Code -- Title 48 -- Chapter 01 -- General and Limited Liability Partnerships

Misc. Information & Websites
• What Constitutes "Doing Business" in Utah?
• Who Must Register with the Utah Department of Commerce?
• Why Register Your Business?
• Utah Business Licensing & Registration Guide
• How to Start a Business in Utah
• Business Name Information
• Tips for New Business Registrations
• Business Information Website
• Service of Process Information
• Links to other websites
• International Association of Corporation Administrators (IACA)
• Workers Compensation Information

 
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