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 on 14 October 2026
Overview of the striking off process for LLPs (with effect from 20 Oct 2026)
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Overview of the striking off process for LLPs (prior to 20 Oct 2026)
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
You do not need to prepare any supporting documents to apply for striking off.
However, you need to complete the six steps below.
Required steps
Step | Details |
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| Your LLP must meet all these conditions:
Note: Applying without meeting these criteria can constitute a false declaration and lead to an investigation. |
| 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) (opens in new tab). Partners of the closed LLP may approach the Insolvency Office to claim these tax credits, but may have to pay processing fees. |
| Update any changes to your LLP information:
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| You may check your Bizfile inbox for notices from ACRA. |
| You need to prepare:
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Fees and approval time
Apply to strike off business entity
What you need to know | Details |
|---|---|
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 (opens in new tab) 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
Note: Endorsements for striking off are not needed if a corporate service provider (CSP) (opens in new tab) applied on your behalf.
After you apply
If you had to obtain endorsements: Once all endorsements are complete, you will receive a Bizfile notification (opens in new tab) that the striking off application has been approved.
This means that ACRA will start processing your application. Your LLP remains "Live" and registered with ACRA for now.
Striking off process
The striking off process starts after your application is approved by ACRA. The process takes at least 2 months (for applications made on or after 20 Oct 2026) and at least three months (for applications made before 20 Oct 2026)after ACRA approval, depending on whether anyone objects
Review process (for applications made on or after 20 Oct 2026)
Stage | Details |
Review by ACRA | If approved, ACRA will send a First Gazette notice to:
ACRA will also publish your LLP’s name in the First Gazette Notification (opens in new tab) Your entity status will be changed to “Gazetted to be Struck Off”. Note: Make sure your registered addresses are correct (opens in new tab) to receive these notices. |
60-day waiting period | The LLP’s partners and managers and any interested parties have 60 days from the date of the First Gazette notice to object. More details: Submitting an objection against striking off (opens in new tab) If an objection is accepted: ACRA will send your LLP a letter stating the objector's name and the reason for the objection. Please contact the objector directly to resolve the matter. Your LLP has two months to resolve the issue. If an objection is not resolved within two months: The striking-off process will lapse. Your LLP can apply again only after the objection is cleared (opens in new tab). |
(If no objections) Final gazette notification | ACRA will publish your LLP's name in the Final Gazette Notification (opens in new tab). Your LLP is officially struck off on the stated date and the time. This means your LLP:
Your entity status will be changed to “Struck Off”. |
Review process (for applications made before 20 Oct 2026)
Stage | Details |
Review by ACRA | If approved, ACRA will send a striking off letter to:
During this period, your entity remains "Live" and registered with ACRA. Note: Ensure your registered addresses are correct (opens in new tab) to receive these striking off letters. |
(If applicable) Submit objections within 30 days | The LLP’s partners and managers have 30 days from the date of the striking off letter to object. More details: Submitting an objection against striking off (opens in new tab) |
(If no objections) First gazette notification | ACRA will publish your LLP's name in the First Gazette Notification (opens in new tab)within 30 days of approval. |
60-day waiting period | Interested parties can object to the strike off (opens in new tab) during this period. If an objection is accepted: ACRA will send your LLP a letter stating the objector's name and the reason for the objection. Please contact the objector directly to resolve the matter. 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 (opens in new tab). |
(If no objections) Final gazette notification | ACRA will publish your LLP's name in the Final Gazette Notification (opens in new tab). Your LLP is officially struck off on the stated date and time. This means your LLP:
Your entity status will be changed to “Struck Off”. |
More details: Section 64 of the LLP Act (opens in new tab)
Withdrawing your application
You can withdraw your striking off application 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