how to register a partnership firm

Partnerships are a common form of business organization in India, particularly for a medium-scale business. With a partnership, you join forces with another person (or group of people) to run a business, sharing the profits. To register your partnership in India, you must first create a partnership deed, then register that deed with the Registrar of Firms. Partnership registration isn’t required, but provides proof of the existence of your firm and allows you to switch to a different form of organization, such as an LLP or a company, more easily.

Method1Creating a Partnership Deed

  1. 1Choose a name for your partnership. Choose a name that is unique and represents your business to the public. It can’t be too similar to any other registered business names and can’t include words such as “Crown” or “Empire,” or any words that imply direct approval, sanction, or patronage by the government. These rules ensure that your business name won’t potentially mislead your customers.
  2. 2Draft a basic partnership deed. The partnership deed describes your business and lists the rights and duties of each of the partners in your partnership firm. At a minimum, your partnership deed must include:
    • The name and address of the firm
    • The names and address of the partners
    • The nature of your business
    • The duration of your partnership
    • The capital contribution of each partner
  3. 3Add specific details to the partnership deed as needed. Beyond the basics, there are additional clauses that you can include in your partnership deed, depending on the needs or desires of the partners. Additional clauses typically cover hypothetical circumstances that may arise over the course of the partnership and provide a process for dissolving the partnership. Examples of some other areas you might cover include:
    • Procedures for admitting or introducing a new partner
    • Interest on partners’ capital contributions
    • Salaries or commissions payable to partners
    • Division of powers and responsibility among the partners
    • Audit procedures
    • Procedures in the event of the retirement or death of a partner
  4. 4Finalize the deed in the proper format. To be legal, your partnership deed needs to be printed on stamp paper and signed by each of the partners. The partners’ signatures should be signed in front of a notary. The notary will stamp each signature as valid.
    • The value of the stamp paper required for a partnership deed varies depending on location. You can find the amount by checking the Stamp Act for the state in India where your partnership is located.
    • After the deed is signed, make enough copies that each partner has a copy for their records. Keep the original as part of the business records.
  5. 5Apply for a PAN card for the partnership firm. Even though the partnership firm is not distinct from the partners for tax purposes, you still must get a PAN in the name of the partnership. You are required to pay taxes for the partnership under this PAN regardless of whether you register your partnership.[6]

Method2Filing Your Registration Application

  1. 1Complete your registration application. Your registration application includes basic information about your firm, including the partnership’s name and business address, the names and addresses of all the partners, the duration of the partnership, and the date you started business. Each partner must sign the application in the presence of a notary, who will notarize the signature.
  2. 2Submit your application and supporting documents. Take your paper application to the Registrar of Companies to complete your registration. To locate the Registrar of Companies nearest you, go to http://www.mca.gov.in/MinistryV2/registrarofcompanies.html and scroll through the list. In addition to your application, bring the following documents:
    • A certified original copy of your Partnership Deed
    • The PAN card for your partnership firm
    • Address proof for the partnership firm (ownership deed or lease)
    • PAN cards and proof of address for all partners
    • An affidavit certifying all details in the application are correct
  3. 3Pay your fees and stamp duties. When you take your documents to register your partnership, the Registrar will tell you any fees and stamp duties that you owe. These fees vary depending on your business’s location. Your partnership will not be registered until all fees and duties are paid.
    • You may want to call ahead to the Registrar’s office and find out what the fees are in your area.
  4. 4Wait to receive your certificate from the Registrar. The Registrar reviews your application and documents. If everything is in order, the Registrar will officially register your partnership firm. Within a few weeks, the official registration certificate will be mailed to your business address.
    • You should get the certificate within a few weeks of the date you submitted your application. However, since registration of a partnership isn’t legally required, you don’t need the certificate to start doing business.

example:

Registration of partnership according to sec 69 of indian partnership ac JURISDICTION – green park come under jurisdiction of saket sdm office PROCEDURE-
1. FILL FORM NO 1 of schedule 49(stam charges 3 rs)a. must have photos of the partnersb.ted must be done notary c. attested
2. have partnership deed a. 1% of the capital b. must be done notary c. attested  3. DOCUMENTSa. adress proof(attested) b. aadhar card(attested)c. pan card(attested) 4. documents required  of the land owner on which the firm has set up a. elecrticity bill(attested)b. any id having the same adress proof as the firm has setup(attested) NOTE: ALL SHOUD BE ATTESTED THROUGH NOTARY
NOTE: AFTER COMPLETION THESE ARE SUBMITTED IN ROOM NO 12.

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