<h1>ICSI Issues Guidelines for CS Firms Converting to LLPs; Covers Registration, Name Approval, and Compliance from June 2012.</h1> The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has issued guidelines for converting Company Secretary (CS) firms into Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), effective from June 9, 2012. CS firms seeking conversion must comply with the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. Proposed LLP names must be approved by the ICSI, especially if they include 'Company Secretary.' The guidelines cover registration processes, name reservations, seniority criteria, and merger rules. Converted LLPs will maintain their unique code numbers and adhere to existing regulations. These guidelines also apply to converting proprietorships into LLPs.