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Partnership Firm Registration

Register a partnership firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 for businesses with 2-50 partners.

Department: Registrar of Firms (State Government)Processing: 5-10 working days

About this License

A Partnership Firm is a business structure where 2 to 50 partners manage and operate a business. While registration is optional under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, registered firms get legal advantages like the ability to sue third parties and file cases. Registration is done with the Registrar of Firms of the respective state.

Application Process

Draft partnership deed with all terms and conditions → Pay stamp duty on partnership deed (varies by state) → Get partnership deed notarized or registered → Apply for Partnership Registration with Registrar of Firms → Get Certificate of Registration → Apply for PAN in firm's name

1

Draft Deed

Prepare partnership deed with profit ratio, capital contribution, and terms

2

Stamp Duty

Pay applicable stamp duty based on state regulations

3

Notarize

Get the partnership deed notarized or registered

4

File Registration

Submit Form 1 with Registrar of Firms

5

Get Certificate

Registrar issues Certificate of Registration

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Minimum 2 partners, maximum 50 partners
  • 2All partners must be competent to contract (major, sound mind)
  • 3Lawful business objective
  • 4Partnership deed must specify profit-sharing ratio
  • 5No minor can be a partner (can be admitted to benefits only)

Documents Required

PAN Card of all partners
Aadhaar Card of all partners
Passport-size photographs of all partners
Address proof of partners
Partnership Deed (stamped and notarized)
Registered office proof

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is partnership registration mandatory?
A: No, registration is optional. However, unregistered firms cannot sue third parties.
Q: What is the maximum number of partners?
A: Maximum 50 partners (earlier limit was 20 for banking and 10 for other businesses).

Quick Information

Estimated Cost
₹1,000 - ₹5,000 (professional fees extra)
Processing Time
5-10 working days
Validity
One-time registration (lifetime unless dissolved)
Level
state
Department
Registrar of Firms (State Government)

Fee Structure

Stamp Duty on Partnership Deed (varies by state)₹100 - ₹10,000
Registration Fee with Registrar of Firms₹500 - ₹2,500
Notary Charges₹500 - ₹1,500

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#partnership#firm-registration#registrar-of-firms#partnership-deed
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