What is a Partnership Firm?
2 or more persons carrying on business together with a view to profit. Governed by Indian Partnership Act 1932. Minimum 2, maximum 50 partners.
Registered vs Unregistered Partnership
- Unregistered: Valid but partners cannot sue in firm's name
- Registered: Full legal rights, required for formal business dealings
How to Register
- Draft Partnership Deed with all terms and profit ratio
- Get deed notarized and stamped (stamp duty varies by state)
- Apply to Registrar of Firms
- Submit deed with Form 1 and fees
- Certificate issued in 2-4 weeks
Partnership Deed Must Include
- Names and addresses of all partners
- Capital contribution and profit sharing ratio
- Duties and powers of each partner
- Admission, retirement and dissolution process
MyCamate registers partnership firms including deed drafting from Rs.2,999