PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of [DATE], among the following partners (the "Partners"):
| Partner | Address | Capital Contribution | Ownership % | |---------|---------|-----------------------|-------------| | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] | $[AMOUNT] | [%] | | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] | $[AMOUNT] | [%] | | [NAME] | [ADDRESS] | $[AMOUNT] | [%] |
1. PARTNERSHIP NAME AND BUSINESS
- Partnership Name: [NAME]
- Principal Place of Business: [ADDRESS]
- Nature of Business: [DESCRIBE BUSINESS ACTIVITY]
2. TERM
- The Partnership commences on [DATE] and continues until dissolved by agreement or as provided herein.
3. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- Each Partner's initial contribution is set out above.
- Additional contributions require [UNANIMOUS / MAJORITY] consent.
- [IF LOAN TO PARTNERSHIP: Partner loans carry interest at [%] per annum].
4. PROFITS AND LOSSES
- Profits and losses are distributed [EQUALLY / ACCORDING TO OWNERSHIP %] as follows:
- Distributions: [MONTHLY/QUARTERLY/ANNUALLY], within [NUMBER] days of period end.
5. MANAGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING
5.1 Day-to-Day Operations
- [ ] Each Partner may bind the Partnership in ordinary course.
- [ ] [PARTNER NAME] shall manage day-to-day operations.
5.2 Major Decisions (require [UNANIMOUS / 75%] consent)
- Entering contracts above $[AMOUNT]
- Borrowing money on behalf of the Partnership
- Admitting a new Partner
- Selling or encumbering Partnership assets
- Dissolving the Partnership
- Amending this Agreement
6. DUTIES OF PARTNERS
Each Partner shall:
- Devote [FULL-TIME / REASONABLE] time to Partnership business.
- Account for any Partnership opportunity.
- Not compete with the Partnership.
- Maintain accurate books and records.
7. BOOKS AND RECORDS
- Accounting method: [CASH/ACCRUAL]
- Fiscal year end: [DATE]
- Each Partner has access to the books at reasonable times.
- [PARTNER / ACCOUNTANT] shall maintain the books.
8. BANKING
- Partnership account at: [BANK]
- Signing authority: [ANY ONE PARTNER / ANY TWO PARTNERS / SPECIFIC PARTNER]
9. ADMISSION OF NEW PARTNERS
- A new Partner may be admitted with [UNANIMOUS / MAJORITY] consent.
- The new Partner's capital contribution and share: [DETAILS]
10. WITHDRAWAL OF A PARTNER
- Notice: A Partner wishing to withdraw must give [NUMBER] days' written notice.
- Buyout: The remaining Partners may purchase the withdrawing Partner's interest at:
- [ ] Fair market value (determined by [APPRAISAL/AGREEMENT])
- [ ] Book value
- [ ] Formula: [DETAILS]
- The withdrawing Partner is not entitled to interest in specific Partnership assets.
11. DEATH OR INCAPACITY OF A PARTNER
- Upon death or incapacity, the Partnership [CONTINUES / DISSOLVES].
- The deceased/incapacitated Partner's interest is payable to [ESTATE / BENEFICIARY] over [NUMBER] months.
12. DISSOLUTION
- The Partners may dissolve the Partnership by [UNANIMOUS / MAJORITY] agreement.
- Upon dissolution: debts paid, remaining assets distributed per ownership share.
13. NON-COMPETE
- A withdrawing Partner shall not compete with the Partnership for [NUMBER] [MONTHS/YEARS] within [GEOGRAPHIC AREA].
14. GENERAL
- Governing Law: [JURISDICTION]
- Dispute Resolution: [MEDIATION / ARBITRATION / COURT]
- Amendment: Only in writing, signed by all Partners.
Partner 1: _______________________ Date: __________
Partner 2: _______________________ Date: __________
Partner 3: _______________________ Date: __________