Partnerships
Is a partnership right for your business? What's required to form a partnership? Do you need to sign a partnerhsip agreement? How are partnerships taxed? You'll find answers to these and other questions here.
Nolo can help you create a partnership. For a complete list of Nolo's small business books, forms, and online applications, see the Small Business Products page.
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50-State Guide to Forming a Partnership
Everything you need to know to form a partnership in any state.
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Creating a Partnership Agreement
Put the terms of your partnership in writing to protect your business.
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You must carefully follow IRS rules if you want to divide profits and losses in a way that's disproportionate to the owners' interests in the business.
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Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about partnerships.
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Opening a Business Bank Account
Some practical advice on this crucial first step for every business.
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Learn about the importance of liability insurance for small businesses.
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Learn about the simplest business structure for companies with more than one owner.
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Learn the differences between an LLC and partnership structure before deciding what entity is best for you.
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What Is a Limited Partnership?
An analysis of the key risks and benefits of limited partnerships as to formation, management, legal liability, profit-sharing, and fiduciary duties.
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What is a Limited Liability Partnership?
Some states limit LLPs to certain professions while others allow LLPs to be established more broadly. Find out more about these entities.
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Dissolve a Partnership to End Your Liability
Here are the technical steps you should take to wind down your partnership.
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Withdrawing From a Partnership
What happens when a partner wants to leave a partnership is a critical but commonly overlooked issue.
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- Business Name, Location & Licenses
- Buying or Selling a Business
- Choosing Your Business Structure
- Corporations
- Forming a Corporation
- LLCs (Limited Liability Companies)
- Running a Corporation
- Small Business Resources
- Sole Proprietors
- Starting a Business
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