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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Converting & restoring a limited partnership (LP) registration

Your LP registration may automatically change when partners join or leave. Find out how these changes affect your LP registration status.

Last updated 29 January 2026

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When your LP converts automatically
How to restore your LP registration
Converting from an investment fund to a regular LP

When your LP converts automatically

Every LP must always have at least one limited partner.

If there are no limited partners:

  • ACRA will suspend the LP registration.

  • The LP will be converted under the Business Names Registration Act:

    • (If one general partner remains) The LP will be converted to a sole proprietorship.

    • (If multiple general partners remain) The LP will be converted to a partnership.

    • The business will continue operating without interruption.

How to restore your LP registration

If you appoint a new limited partner, you can restore your LP registration automatically.

The previously converted sole proprietorship or partnership will:

  • No longer be under the Business Names Registration Act

  • Change to a "Ceased registration" status

Converting from an investment fund to a regular LP

Converting from a Regulation 12 to a Non-regulation 12 LP

What you need to know

Details

What is an investment fund LP

An investment fund LP (Regulation 12 LP):

  • Is mainly a fund for investment.

  • Must be managed by a licensed fund manager.

  • Does not carry on other business (except business that directly support investment activities)

When must you convert

You must convert to a regular LP if the LP:

  • No longer operates primarily as an investment fund.

  • Is no longer managed by a licensed fund manager.

  • Starts carrying on business other than investment activities.

What happens after you convert

After you convert to a regular LP:

  • Your limited partners' details become public.

  • Different reporting requirements may apply.

More details: Limited Partnerships Regulations 2009