Partnership Firm Registration Online
Register a partnership firm with a legally binding Partnership Deed
What is Partnership Firm Registration Online?
Register your Partnership Firm under the Indian Partnership Act 1932 with a legally sound deed covering profit-sharing, roles, and dissolution terms.
A Partnership Deed is the founding document of a firm, covering profit-sharing ratios, decision-making authority, admission or retirement of partners, and dissolution terms. While oral partnerships are legally valid under the Indian Partnership Act 1932, a registered firm is required to sue third parties in court and is preferred by banks for current account opening.
Who Needs Partnership Firm Registration Online?
Small traders, local service providers, family businesses, and professionals (doctors, lawyers, architects) who want to pool resources without the compliance overhead of a company. Also popular among businesses in GST-exempt sectors that do not plan to raise institutional funding.
What's Included
- Comprehensive Partnership Deed drafting
- State-appropriate stamp paper procurement
- Notarisation and attestation
- Registrar of Firms filing (Form 1)
- Certificate of Registration
- PAN application in the firm's name
- Guidance on current account opening
⚠️ Penalty for Non-Compliance
An unregistered partnership firm cannot file a suit to enforce its rights against third parties under Section 69 of the Partnership Act. Partners also face unlimited personal liability — all personal assets are at risk if the firm defaults.
How It Works
- 1
Draft Partnership Deed
We prepare a comprehensive Partnership Deed covering profit-sharing, roles, capital contributions, and dissolution terms.
- 2
Stamp Duty Payment
The deed is printed on stamp paper of the applicable value for your state (varies from ₹200 to ₹1,000+).
- 3
Notarisation
Partners sign the deed before a notary or first-class magistrate to make it legally valid.
- 4
Registrar of Firms Filing
We file Form 1 with the local Registrar of Firms along with the signed deed and prescribed fee for formal registration.
- 5
Certificate of Registration
The Registrar issues the Partnership Registration Certificate, which you can then use to open a current account and apply for licences.
Documents Required
Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.
Partner Documents
- PAN Card of each partnerRequired
Self-attested copy
- Aadhaar Card of each partnerRequired
For address verification
- Passport-size photographsRequired
2 copies per partner
- Mobile numbers of all partnersRequired
For OTPs on GST portal
Firm Details
- Proposed firm nameRequired
We check for conflicts before filing
- Nature of businessRequired
Main activity the firm will carry out
- Capital contribution of each partnerRequired
Determines stamp duty on the deed
- Profit-sharing ratioRequired
Agreed ratio to be captured in the deed
Business Address
- Latest electricity or water billRequired
Not older than 2 months
- Rental agreement or ownership proof
If applicable
Fees & Pricing
Government Fees
Stamp duty on Partnership Deed
State-specific approx. Rs 500-5,000 based on capital
Registrar of Firms filing fee
State-specific approx. Rs 50-500
GST registration if applicable
Free when turnover exceeds threshold
Professional Fees
Partnership registration package
Includes deed drafting, stamping, ROF filing, GST, Udyam
* Government fees may vary. GST applicable on professional fees. Final pricing confirmed after review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it mandatory to register a partnership firm?
No — registration is optional under the Indian Partnership Act 1932. However, an unregistered firm cannot sue third parties in court, and most banks insist on a registered firm for business accounts.
Can a minor be a partner?
A minor cannot be a full partner (they cannot be held liable), but they can be admitted to the benefits of partnership — i.e., they share profits but not losses. On attaining majority, the minor must elect to become a partner or leave within 6 months.
How many partners can a partnership firm have?
Maximum 50 partners. For banking businesses the limit is 10 partners.
What is the difference between a Partnership and an LLP?
In a Partnership, partners have unlimited personal liability. In an LLP, liability is limited to the capital contributed. LLPs are registered under the MCA; Partnership Firms under the Registrar of Firms.
Can a partnership firm be converted to an LLP?
Yes. A registered partnership firm can be converted to an LLP by filing Form 17 with the MCA. Partners retain their original capital contributions and the firm's PAN is transferred.
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