PARTNERSHIP DEED
Partnership firm can be established with an agreement between the partners. This agreement may be written or oral. An oral agreement may be the cause of dispute in future. So, it is better to have a written agreement in order to avoid future conflicts.
The written agreement duly signed by the partners is known as partnership deed or agreement or Articles of Partnership. It is the written contract between partners. It contains the term and conditions of the partnership.
Partnership deed forms the basis of partnership. Partnership deed is a document containing all the matters according to which mutual rights, duties and liabilities of the partners in the conduct and management of the affairs of the firm are determined. Hence, it contains the terms and conditions of the partnership. It is helpful in preventing and resolving disputes among the partners. A partnership deed can be altered at any time with the consent of all the partners.
The past experiences of partnership firms show that there are disputes among partners over many things and these results in the closure of the firm. If the areas of dispute or conflict are spotted earlier and a clear understanding is reached, then the business can run smoothly. So, partnership deed or agreement is a document which is prepared to explain important points so that the chances of conflict are minimized. Even if there is a dispute it helps in easier settlement. So, written deed should be preferred.
Main Content of Partnership Deed
Some of the important clauses to be included in a partnership deed are as follows:
(1) Name of the firm and Its Address : The deed should contain of the firm and place of its business. (2) Name and Address of Partners : The deed should also contains the names and address of all partners.
(3) Nature of Firm’s Business : The nature of business proposed to be carried and its limitation should be included in it.
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