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Partnership Agreement

General partnership agreement defining ownership, profits, and management.

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:

  1. Devote [FULL-TIME / REASONABLE] time to Partnership business.
  2. Account for any Partnership opportunity.
  3. Not compete with the Partnership.
  4. 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: __________

Disclaimer: This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed lawyer in your jurisdiction before using or relying on this document.