Partnership Deed Format — Free Draft Under the Partnership Act, 1932

Partnerships fail on the terms nobody wrote down — what happens when one partner wants out, who can bind the firm, and how the accounts are settled. This format covers those points, which matter far more than the ones people usually argue about at the start.

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Before you use this

Registration is optional but worth doing

An unregistered firm cannot sue to enforce a contract, and a partner of an unregistered firm cannot sue the firm or other partners. Registration under Section 58 removes that disability, and it can be done after formation.

Partnership at will is easy to dissolve

Where no duration is fixed, any partner can dissolve the firm by notice. If you want stability, fix a term or set out a retirement mechanism as in clause 10 above.

Consider an LLP instead

In a partnership every partner is jointly and severally liable for the firm’s debts, without limit. A limited liability partnership caps that exposure and may be the better structure where the business carries real risk.

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Frequently asked questions

Is registration of a partnership firm compulsory?
No, but an unregistered firm cannot enforce contractual claims in court, which is a serious practical disadvantage.
How many partners can a firm have?
Up to fifty, under the Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014.
Can a partnership deed be amended?
Yes, by a supplementary deed signed by all partners and, where the firm is registered, notified to the Registrar of Firms.
What happens if a partner dies?
Unless the deed provides otherwise, the firm is dissolved. A clause allowing the remaining partners to continue, as in clause 11, avoids that.

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