put your business partnership onto a secure footing with an llp agreement that limits your liability and sets clear rules for sharing power and profits. it provides a sound basis for the operation of a partnership and deals with a variety of aspects from incorporation and decision making through to members leaving. when you do this, you will get a certificate of incorporation, which will include the registered number of the llp and the date of registration. the llp may operate on a day to day basis from a different address to its registered address. the date of incorporation is the date when the llp is registered at companies house and is on the certificate of incorporation. designated members are responsible for making sure the llp complies with its legal obligations and they have authority for money transfers.