Striking off a limited liability partnership (LLP)
You can apply to strike off your LLP's name from ACRA's register. Learn how to apply and withdraw your striking off application.
Last updated 2 February 2026
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Overview of the striking off process for LLPs
Before you apply
This guide explains how to close your LLP by striking off its name from ACRA's register. ACRA may approve the application if it believes that your LLP is not carrying on business and meets the striking off criteria.
Who may apply
Partners of the LLP can file directly.
You may also engage a corporate service provider (CSP) to file on your behalf. CSPs must ensure that the majority of the LLP's partners have consented to the LLP's striking off before they apply.
What you need to do
Required steps
Step | Details |
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Check the striking off criteria | Your LLP must meet all these conditions:
Note: Applying without meeting these criteria can constitute a false declaration and lead to an investigation. |
Check for outstanding tax credits | Ensure your LLP does not have any outstanding tax credits before applying. When your LLP is dissolved, any tax credits will be transferred to the Insolvency and Public Trustee's Office (IPTO). Partners of the closed LLP may approach the Insolvency Office to claim these tax credits, but may have to pay processing fees. |
Ensure your LLP information is up-to-date | Update any changes to your LLP information:
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Ensure your LLP has no ongoing summons | You may check your Bizfile inbox for notices from ACRA. |
Prepare required information | You need to prepare:
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(Corporate service providers) Ensure that most of the LLP partners have consented to strike off the company | - |
Fees and approval time
Apply to strike off business entity
What you need to know | Details |
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Cost | Free |
Approval time | Immediate (14 days if endorsement is required) Note: Your application will lapse if it is not endorsed by all partners (or a majority of partners) within 14 days from the application date. |
Step 1: Log in to Bizfile and open the "Apply to strike off business entity" eService
Follow these steps to navigate to the Apply to strike off business entity eService.
Note: All entity and personal information (including UEN, entity details, NRIC or FIN numbers, names and addresses) shown are dummy data for illustration purposes only.
Step 2: Enter your striking off information
You need to verify that you are striking off the right LLP. Then, confirm that the LLP meets the striking off criteria and enter your reason for striking off.
If your LLP has other position holders, all or most of them must approve the application within 14 days. Otherwise, the application will lapse.
More details: Endorsing striking off applications
After you apply
The striking off process starts after your application is approved by ACRA. The process takes at least three months after ACRA approval, depending on whether anyone objects.
Next steps
Stage | Details |
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(If a CSP did not submit on your behalf) Endorsement by partners | All or most of the partners must endorse the application within 14 days. Otherwise, the application will lapse. Note: If a corporate service provider (CSP) submitted on your behalf, you do not need approvals from the partners. |
ACRA reviews your application | If approved, ACRA may send a striking off letter to:
During this period, your entity remains "Live" and registered with ACRA. Note: Ensure your registered addresses are correct to receive these striking off letters. Otherwise, your strike off may fail, and your LLP may return to a "Live" status. |
(If no objections) First gazette notification | ACRA will publish your LLP's name in the First Gazette Notification within 30 days of approval. |
60-day waiting period | Interested parties can object to the strike off during this period. If an objection is accepted: ACRA will notify your LLP. Your LLP then has two months to resolve the issue. If an objection is not resolved within two months: The striking-off application will lapse. Your LLP can apply again only after the objection is cleared. |
(If no objections) Final gazette notification | ACRA will publish your LLP's name and strike-off date in the Final Gazette Notification. This means your LLP:
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More details: Section 64 of the LLP Act
Withdrawing your application
You can withdraw your striking off application [PDF, 1.2 MB] anytime through BizFile.
After your withdrawal is approved, ACRA will publish your LLP's name in the list of entities that withdrew their striking off applications.
Cost: Free