Partnership Firm Registration

Overview

Multiple founders, one straightforward structure

A partnership firm is formed when two or more people agree to share the profits of a business run by all or any of them. It's governed by a partnership deed — a written agreement covering capital contribution, profit-sharing ratio, roles, and what happens if a partner exits. Registering the firm with the Registrar of Firms isn't mandatory, but an unregistered firm can't enforce its rights in court against third parties, so we register nearly every firm we draft.

Simplest multi-founder structure

Lower compliance and cost than an LLP or company, while still giving every founder a legally binding say in how the business is run.

A deed that protects everyone

Profit-sharing, capital contribution, decision-making authority, and exit terms are all documented — reducing the disputes that sink informal arrangements.

Quick and inexpensive to set up

No DSC, no DIN, no MCA incorporation process — just a well-drafted deed and Registrar filing to get started.

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A quick estimate to get you started — for a precise number tailored to your situation, book a consultation

Tax regime

Annual income (₹)

₹

₹0₹25L₹50L+

Estimated tax payable

₹ 97,500

Effective rate 6.5% · new regime on ₹15,00,000

Taxable income₹ 14,25,000

Tax as per slabs₹ 93,750

Health & education cess (4%)+₹ 3,750

The New Regime saves you ₹ 1,59,900 compared to the Old Regime.

Illustrative estimate for FY 2025-26 — assumes salaried income eligible for the standard deduction, and includes the Section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Surcharge is applied at a flat rate without its own marginal relief. Does not account for other deductions or individual circumstances. Book a consultation for an exact figure.

Simple, from start to finish

How it works

Book a consultation

We discuss each partner's role, capital contribution, and profit-sharing ratio before anything is drafted.

Draft the partnership deed

A clear, enforceable deed covering contributions, responsibilities, and exit terms — reviewed by all partners before signing.

Register with the Registrar of Firms

The deed is stamped, notarized, and filed, and we apply for the firm's PAN.

Registration confirmed

You receive the Registrar's certificate and firm PAN, and we guide you through opening a current account.

Typically 7–10 days including Registrar of Firms processing

Questions

Frequently asked

01Is an unregistered partnership legally valid?

It's valid between the partners, but an unregistered firm cannot sue a third party to enforce a contract, and partners can't sue each other or the firm in court. Registration removes that risk and is strongly recommended.

02Are partners personally liable for the firm's debts?

Yes — liability in a partnership is unlimited and joint, meaning each partner's personal assets can be used to settle the firm's debts, including those created by another partner acting on the firm's behalf.

03Can a partnership firm later convert to an LLP?

Yes, a registered partnership can convert to an LLP under the LLP Act, which brings limited liability while keeping much of the operational flexibility of a partnership.

04What happens if partners disagree or one wants to exit?

This is exactly what the partnership deed is for — it sets out decision-making rules, exit valuation, and continuation terms upfront, so disagreements have a documented process to follow rather than ending up in dispute.

05Why book a consultation instead of registering myself?

Template deeds miss the details that actually matter — how disputes are resolved, what happens on a partner's death or exit, and how profits are split when contributions are unequal. We draft the deed around your actual arrangement, not a generic form.

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