Partnership Firm Incorporation

Partnership firm represents a business entity that is formed with a purpose of making a profit from the business. Two or more parties come together with a formal agreement (known as Partnership Deed) to own and manage the business. The risk and responsibilities are shared amongst the partners that shred the burden of an individual partner. Also, when two comes together, more capital and expertise are combined that helps to reach the business goal(s) easily.

Partnership Act, 1932 defines the structure of a Partnership firm by providing all the necessary provisions to run the same. The Act validates both registered and unregistered partnership firms in India. However, an unregistered partnership has few shortcomings that attract partners towards Partnership Firm Registration. But, one can overcome it by registration firm anytime after it is formed.

Benefits of One Person Company Registration

Shared Responsibilities

The word Partnership itself describes individuals coming together for some common business object. The partners share the responsibility to work and manage the business together. Responsibilities for a particular field or task can be assigned to one or more partners by indicating the same in a Partnership Deed.

Operating Flexibility

A Partnership firm is operated on the basis of the Partnership deed executed by the partners, mutually. The partners can decide how to operate the business with their mutual consent. Also, the Partnership Deed can be changed according to the requirement even after partnership deed registration is completed. There are no limitations or restrictions on the partners in regards to running the business, as long as it is covered under the signed agreement.

Pre-defined Object or Period

At the time of registering a Partnership firm, the deed enumerates the pre-defined business objectives and activities, which is the main aim to commence business. A partnership can be formed within a specified period or to complete a specific project or object. Once the same is completed, the partnership will automatically stand dissolved

Various Financial Returns to the Partners

Partners involved with the firm get various types of returns for their capital as well as their individual efforts. The working partner also receives remuneration in addition to the interest on capital and share of profit, as may be agreed by the partners. Also, the share of profit from partnership firm is exempt for the partner receiving it.

Checklist for Partnership Firm Registration

Drafting of partnership deed
Minimum two members as partners
Maximum number of partners equal to or less than 20
Selection of appropriate names
Principal place of business
PAN card and bank account of the firm
Initial investment to start the firm.

Documents Required for the Registration of a Partnership

Application for registration of partnership (Form 1)
Certified original copy of partnership deed
Specimen of an affidavit certifying all the details mentioned in the partnership deed and documents are correct
PAN card and address proof of the partners
Proof of principal place of business of the firm.

If the documents satisfy the registrar, the firm will be entered into the register of firms and a certificate of registration will be issued.