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What is the minimum number of persons required to form a partnership?
What is the minimum number of persons required to form a partnership?
What is the maximum number of partners allowed in a partnership firm carrying on a banking business?
What is the maximum number of partners allowed in a partnership firm carrying on a banking business?
What is the key document that outlines the terms and conditions of a partnership?
What is the key document that outlines the terms and conditions of a partnership?
If partners do not specify a profit-sharing ratio, how are profits typically shared?
If partners do not specify a profit-sharing ratio, how are profits typically shared?
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What is one essential requirement for the business conducted by partners in a partnership?
What is one essential requirement for the business conducted by partners in a partnership?
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What is the essence of a partnership, as highlighted in the text?
What is the essence of a partnership, as highlighted in the text?
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According to the Indian Partnership Act of 1932, partners must share profits in what manner?
According to the Indian Partnership Act of 1932, partners must share profits in what manner?
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What happens if there is no written partnership deed regarding interest on capital in a partnership?
What happens if there is no written partnership deed regarding interest on capital in a partnership?
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What does 'Unlimited Liability' mean in a partnership context?
What does 'Unlimited Liability' mean in a partnership context?
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In a partnership, what provision applies if there is no specific agreement regarding profit sharing?
In a partnership, what provision applies if there is no specific agreement regarding profit sharing?
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Study Notes
Partnership Fundamentals
Meaning of Partnership
A partnership is a business arrangement where two or more individuals agree to share the profits and losses of a business. The partners pool their resources, including capital, labor, and expertise, to run the business in an agreed-upon manner. The partnership is governed by the Indian Partnership Act of 1932 in India, and the general principles of partnership apply globally.
Definition of Partnership
According to the Indian Partnership Act of 1932, a partnership is defined as "the relationship between persons who have agreed to share the profits of a business carried on by them in common."
Features of Partnership
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Number of Persons: At least two persons are required to form a partnership. There is a limit on the maximum number of persons, which is 10 in the case of a firm carrying on a banking business and 20 if it is engaged in any other business.
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Agreement/Deed: A partnership is the result of an agreement between two or more persons. The agreement may be written or oral. When the agreement is in written form, it is known as the partnership deed.
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Business: The partners should carry on some lawful business.
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Sharing of Profits: The partners must share the profits of the business in an agreed-upon ratio. If there is no specific agreement, the partners will share the profits equally.
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Utmost Good Faith: Each partner should be just and faithful to the other partners, which is the essence of a partnership.
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Unlimited Liability: Each partner is individually and collectively liable for all debts of the firm.
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No Separate Legal Existence: A partnership is not a legal entity and has no separate legal existence apart from the partners.
Partnership Deed
A partnership deed is a document containing the terms of the partnership as agreed by the partners. It may include the following:
- Name of the firm
- Name and addresses of all partners
- Nature and place of business
- Date of commencement of partnership
- Duration of the partnership, if any
- Capital contribution by the partners
- The amount that can be withdrawn by each partner
- Rules regarding the operation of bank accounts
- Division of profit or loss
- Interest on capital / drawings
- Interest in partner’s loan
- Salaries, commission, etc., if payable to any partner
- Details of division of work among the partners
- Ascertainment of goodwill on admission, retirement & death of a partner
- Settlement of accounts on retirement or death of a partner and on dissolution of a firm.
Rules Applicable in the Absence of Partnership Deed
In the absence of a written partnership deed, the partners must follow certain provisions, including:
- Profit Sharing: Partners are entitled to share equally the profits and losses of the firm, irrespective of their capital contribution.
- Interest on Capital: Partners are not entitled to interest on capital. However, if there is any agreement for providing interest on capital, such interest is payable only out of the profit of the business. If there is a loss, interest on capital need not be allowed.
- Interest on Loan/Advances: If any partner has advanced some money to the firm in addition to his capital, he will be entitled to get an interest on the loan or advance.
- Interest on Drawings: No interest will be charged on drawings made by the partners.
- Remuneration to Partners: Partners are not entitled to any salary or other remuneration.
In summary, a partnership is a business arrangement where two or more individuals agree to share the profits and losses of a business. The partnership is governed by the Indian Partnership Act of 1932, and the partners must share the profits in an agreed-upon ratio, with each partner being individually and collectively liable for all debts of the firm. The partnership deed is a document containing the terms of the partnership as agreed by the partners, and in the absence of a written deed, the partners must follow certain provisions.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of partnership in business, including the meaning, definition, features, partnership deed, and rules applicable in the absence of a partnership deed. Explore key concepts governed by the Indian Partnership Act of 1932 and understand the essential elements of a partnership agreement.
