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Concept of Partnership

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Topics

  • Introduction
  • Definition: Partnership
  • Features
  • Nature of Partnership
  • Rights of Partner
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12

Definition: Partnership

  • Section 4 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, defines partnership as ''Partnership is the relation between persons who have agreed to share the profits of a business carried on by all or any of them acting for all.'' 
  • According to Prof. Handy, "Partnership is the relation existing between persons competent to make contract, who agree to carry on a lawful business in common with a view to earn private gain.
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12

Key Points: Partnership

  • Meaning: A partnership is when two or more people join to run a business and share profits as per a mutual agreement.
  • Key Features: Based on agreement, profit-sharing, mutual agency, legal limit of 50 partners, and lawful business only.
  • Nature: Treated as separate for accounting, but not legally—partners are personally responsible for the firm’s debts.
  • Rights of Partners: Take part in business, share profits, check accounts, get interest on loans, and retire with notice.
  • Liabilities: Unlimited; partners must use personal assets if needed and can’t keep personal gains made using the firm’s name/assets.

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