What is a Partnership Deed?
A Partnership Deed is a written legal document between two or more individuals who agree to manage and operate a business together and share its profits and losses. It outlines the rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of all the partners involved in the business.
Importance
of a Partnership Deed
- Prevents
misunderstandings and disputes among partners
- Clearly
defines roles and responsibilities
- Acts
as legal evidence in case of a conflict
- Helps
with banking, taxation, and registration
- Provides
clarity on profit-sharing, investments, and exits
Key
Requirements of a Valid Partnership Deed
Below are the essential clauses and
components of a Partnership Deed:
1. Name and Address of the Firm
- The
name must not be similar to an existing firm or violate any trademark.
- Address
of the principal place of business.
2. Details of Partners
- Full
names, addresses, and contact details of all partners.
- Age
and identification proof (for KYC purposes).
3. Nature and Scope of Business
- Description
of the business activities the firm will undertake.
4. Commencement Date
- The
date on which the partnership business will begin.
5. Capital Contribution
- Amount
of capital contributed by each partner.
- Provisions
for additional capital, if needed.
6. Profit and Loss Sharing Ratio
- How
profits and losses will be shared (equally or proportionally).
7. Banking Arrangements
- Details
of the bank account, authorized signatories, and handling of transactions.
8. Duties and Powers of Partners
- Responsibilities
of each partner in managing business operations.
- Any
restrictions on authority.
9. Remuneration, Interest & Drawings
- Salary
or commission to partners (if any).
- Interest
on capital, loans, or drawings.
- Limits
on withdrawals by partners.
10. Accounts and Audit
- Maintenance
of books of accounts.
- Audit
requirements and accounting year.
11. Admission, Retirement, or Death of
Partner
- Procedure
for adding a new partner.
- Retirement
rights and settlement.
- Death
of a partner and settlement to legal heirs.
12. Dissolution of the Firm
- Conditions
under which the partnership can be dissolved.
- Asset
and liability settlement process.
13. Dispute Resolution
- Method
of resolving disputes (e.g., arbitration, mediation, court jurisdiction).
14. Duration of Partnership
- Can
be for a fixed period, for a specific project, or perpetual.
15. Governing Law
- Usually
governed by the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (if in India) or relevant
local law.
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