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When we talk about the forms a business organisation can take, one of the most prominent ones is a partnership. In India particularly it is a very popular entity to carry out business. Let us take a look at some important features of a partnership and also some types of partners.
Partnership Definition
A partnership is an arrangement where parties, known as business partners, agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests. The partners in a partnership may be individuals, businesses, interest-based organizations, schools, governments or combinations.
Partnership
In India, we have a definite law that covers all aspects and functioning of a partnership, The Indian Partnership Act 1932. The act also defines a partnership as “the relation between two or more persons who have agreed to share the profits from a business carried on by either all of them or any of them on behalf of/acting for all”
So in such a case two or more (maximum numbers will differ according to the business being carried) persons come together as a unit to achieve some common objective. And the profits earned in pursuit of this objective will be shared amongst themselves.
The entity is collectively called a “Partnership Firm” and all the individual members are the “Partners”. So let us look at some important features.
Features of a Partnership
Formation/Partnership Agreement
A partnership firm is not a separate legal entity. But according to the act, a firm must be formed via a legal agreement between all the partners. So a contract must be entered into to form a partnership firm.
Its business activity must be lawful, and the motive should be one of profit. So two people forming an alliance to carry out charity and/or social work will not constitute this form of organisation. Similarly, a partnership contract to carry out illegal work, such as smuggling, is void as well.
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2] Unlimited Liability
In a unique feature, all partners have unlimited liability in the business. The partners are all individually and jointly liable for the firm and the payment of all debts. This means that even personal assets of a partner can be liquidated to meet the debts of the firm.
If the money is recovered from a single partner, he can, in turn, sue the other partners for their share of the debt as per the contract of the partnership.
3] Continuity
A partnership cannot carry out in perpetuity. The death or retirement or bankruptcy or insolvency or insanity of a partner will dissolve the firm. The remaining partners may continue the partnership if they so choose, but a new contract must be drawn up. Also, the partnership of a father cannot be inherited by his son. If all the other partners agree, he can be added on as a new partner.
4] Number of Members
As we know that there should be a minimum of two members. However, the maximum number will vary according to a few conditions. The Partnership Act itself is silent on this issue, but the Companies Act, 2013 provides clarity.
For a banking business, the number of partners must not exceed ten. For a business of any other nature, the maximum number is twenty. If the number of partners increases it will become an illegal entity or association.
5] Mutual Agency
In this type of organisation, the business must be carried out by all the partners together. Or alternatively, it can be carried out by any of the partners (one or several) acting for all of them or on behalf of all of them. So this means every partner is an agent as well as the principal of the partnership.
He represents the other partners in some cases so he is their agent. But in other circumstances, he is bound by the actions of any of the other partners aking him the principal as well.
Types of Partners
Not all partners of a firm have the same responsibilities and functions. There can be various types of partners in a partnership. Let us study the types of partners and their rights and duties.
Active Partner:
As the name suggests he takes active participation in the business of the firm. He contributes to the capital, has a share in the profit and also participates in the daily activities of the firm. His liability in the firm will be unlimited. And he often will act as an agent for the other partners.
Dormant Partner:
Also known as a sleeping partner, he will not participate in the daily functioning of the business. But he will still have to make his share of contribution to the capital. In return, he will have a share in the profits. His liability will also be unlimited.
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