Partnership deed
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PARTNERSHIP DEED
This DEED OF PARTNERSHIP is made and executed at Place of execution on this Day of execution day of Month of execution, Year of execution
BETWEEN
AND
(Add further partners on the same format as Parties No. 3, 4 and so on, each separated by "AND".)
The above parties are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "PARTNERS" and individually as a "PARTNER". The expression "PARTIES" shall include their respective heirs, legal representatives, executors and permitted assigns.
WHEREAS the Parties are desirous of carrying on the business of Nature of business (the "Business") at Principal place of business and at such other place or places as the Partners may mutually agree, under the name and style of Name and style of the firm (the "Firm");
AND WHEREAS the Parties have agreed to constitute themselves into a partnership upon the terms and conditions hereinafter recorded;
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS:
(a) The Firm shall carry on business under the name and style of Name and style of the firm.
(b) The principal place of business of the Firm shall be Principal place of business, with such branch or branch offices as the Partners may mutually decide in writing.
(a) The initial capital of the Firm shall be Total initial capital of the firm Rupees (Rs. Total initial capital of the firm/-), contributed by the Partners as follows:
| Name of Partner | Capital Contribution (Rs.) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| First partner's name | First partner's capital contribution | First partner's capital share |
| Second partner's name | Second partner's capital contribution | Second partner's capital share |
| Total | 100% |
(b) Any further capital required for the Business shall be contributed by the Partners in their profit-sharing ratio, or upon such other terms as may be unanimously agreed in writing.
(c) No Partner shall be entitled to interest on capital unless otherwise unanimously resolved in writing.
(a) Proper and true books of account shall be maintained at the principal place of business, showing all receipts, payments, sales, purchases, assets and liabilities of the Firm.
(b) Each Partner shall have free access to the books of account at all reasonable times and may take copies or extracts thereof.
(c) The accounts of the Firm shall be closed as at Financial year end in each year and shall be audited by Name of auditor (if any).
(a) Subject to this Deed, each Partner shall take part in the conduct of the Business and shall attend diligently and faithfully to the affairs of the Firm.
(b) Managing partner's name shall look after the day-to-day management of the Business and shall be entitled to sign documents, negotiate contracts and operate the accounts in the ordinary course of business.
(c) No Partner shall, without the prior written consent of all other Partners:
(i) engage in any business competing with the Business;
(ii) sell, mortgage, charge or otherwise encumber any asset of the Firm other than in the ordinary course of business;
(iii) incur any expenditure exceeding Rs. Expenditure limit per transaction without consent/- in a single transaction;
(iv) admit, appoint or introduce any new partner;
(v) lend, borrow or guarantee any money on behalf of the Firm otherwise than in the ordinary course of business.
(a) If a Partner advances any money to the Firm beyond his agreed capital contribution, such Partner shall be entitled to interest thereon at the rate of Interest rate on advances (per annum)% per annum, unless otherwise agreed.
(b) Interest at the rate of Interest rate on drawings (per annum)% per annum shall be charged on drawings made by any Partner in excess of Permitted drawings limit.
(a) Any Partner may retire from the Firm by giving not less than Notice period for retirement (months) months' prior written notice to the other Partners.
(b) On retirement, the outgoing Partner's share shall be determined on the basis of the last audited balance sheet or a fresh valuation of the assets and liabilities of the Firm as on the date of retirement, whichever the Partners mutually agree.
(c) The amount due to the outgoing Partner shall be paid in Payment terms for outgoing partner's dues and the outgoing Partner shall execute all documents necessary to release and discharge his interest in favour of the continuing Partners and the Firm.
(d) The outgoing Partner shall not carry on a competing business within Area of non-compete restriction after retirement for a period of Non-compete period after retirement from the date of retirement, to the extent such restraint is reasonable and enforceable under law.
(a) The Firm may be dissolved by mutual consent of all the Partners, or by expiry of the term (if any), or by death or insolvency of a Partner, or by order of a court on any of the grounds specified in Section 44 of the Act.
(b) On dissolution, the assets of the Firm shall be applied first in payment of the Firm's debts and liabilities to third parties; next, in payment of any advances or loans made by Partners; next, in repayment of capital; and the surplus, if any, shall be divided among the Partners in their profit-sharing ratio. Any deficiency shall be borne by the Partners in their profit-sharing ratio.
(a) Any dispute, difference or question arising out of or in connection with this Deed or the Business shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably by mutual discussion within Days for amicable resolution attempt days.
(b) Failing such amicable resolution, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration by a sole arbitrator mutually appointed by the Partners, or, failing agreement, appointed in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Seat of arbitration and the language shall be English.
(c) The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Partners. The costs of arbitration shall initially be borne equally, subject to the arbitrator's award. Subject to the above, the courts at Courts having exclusive jurisdiction shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
(a) Entire Deed — This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the Partners and supersedes all prior understandings, if any.
(b) Amendment — No modification of this Deed shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by all the Partners.
(c) Waiver — No failure or delay by any Partner in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver thereof.
(d) Severability — If any provision of this Deed is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
(e) Counterparts — This Deed may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.
(f) Stamp Duty — This Deed shall be stamped in accordance with the Stamp Act applicable to the State in which it is executed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have hereunto set and subscribed their respective hands on the day, month and year first above written.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
by the within-named Partners
| WITNESSES: | PARTNERS: |
| 1. First witness's name |
| Address: First witness's address | First partner's name |
| 2. Second witness's name |
| Address: Second witness's address | Second partner's name |
(Add signature blocks for further partners, if any.)