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Writer's pictureSydney Spence

Partnership Agreement Template

Updated: Nov 22


This Partnership Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on [Insert Date], by and between:


Partner 1: [Insert Name]

Address: [Insert Address]


Partner 2: [Insert Name]

Address: [Insert Address]

[Add additional partners as necessary.]


The above parties are collectively referred to as the "Partners" and agree to form a partnership (the "Partnership") based on the terms and conditions below.


Article I: Name and Purpose

  • Partnership Name The name of the Partnership shall be [Insert Partnership Name].

  • Principal Office The principal office of the Partnership shall be located at:[Insert Address, City, State, ZIP Code]

  • Purpose The purpose of the Partnership is to engage in the following business activities:[Describe the nature of the business or activity].


Article II: Term of the Partnership

The Partnership shall commence on [Insert Start Date] and shall:

  • Continue indefinitely until terminated as provided in this Agreement.

  • Terminate on [Insert End Date or Specific Event].


Article III: Capital Contributions

  • Initial Contributions Each Partner agrees to contribute the following to the Partnership:

    • Partner 1: [Describe monetary amount, property, or services contributed]

    • Partner 2: [Describe monetary amount, property, or services contributed]

    [Repeat for additional partners.]

  • Additional Contributions Additional contributions may be required with the consent of all Partners.

  • Ownership Percentages Ownership interests in the Partnership are as follows:

    • Partner 1: [Insert Percentage]

    • Partner 2: [Insert Percentage]


      [Add additional partners and percentages as needed. Percentages must total 100%.]


Article IV: Profits and Losses

  • Allocation of Profits and Losses Profits and losses shall be shared among the Partners based on their ownership percentages unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • Distribution of Profits Profits shall be distributed as follows:

    • [Insert Frequency, e.g., monthly, quarterly, or annually].


Article V: Management and Decision-Making

  • Management Structure The Partnership shall be managed by:

    • All Partners

    • A designated Managing Partner: [Insert Name]

  • Decision-Making Decisions regarding the ordinary course of business shall require:

    • A majority vote of Partners

    • Unanimous consent of all Partners

  • Meetings Regular meetings of the Partners shall be held on [Insert Frequency] at [Insert Location or Online Platform].


Article VI: Banking and Financials

  • Bank AccountsThe Partnership shall maintain a bank account at [Insert Bank Name] under the name of the Partnership.

  • RecordkeepingProper financial records shall be maintained, and each Partner shall have access to these records.

  • TaxesThe Partnership shall file tax returns as required by law, and each Partner shall report their share of income or losses on their personal tax returns.


Article VII: Admission, Withdrawal, or Death of a Partner

  • Admission of New PartnersA new Partner may only be admitted with the unanimous written consent of all existing Partners.

  • Withdrawal of a PartnerA Partner may withdraw from the Partnership by providing [Insert Notice Period, e.g., 30 days] written notice.

  • Death or IncapacityIn the event of a Partner's death or incapacity, the remaining Partners shall:

    • Purchase the deceased/incapacitated Partner’s interest at a value determined by [Insert Valuation Method].

    • Dissolve the Partnership.


Article VIII: Dissolution

  • Events Triggering DissolutionThe Partnership shall be dissolved upon:

    • A unanimous vote of the Partners.

    • The occurrence of an event that makes it unlawful for the Partnership to continue operating.

  • Distribution of AssetsUpon dissolution, the assets of the Partnership shall be distributed as follows:

    • To creditors, including Partners who are creditors.

    • To Partners in accordance with their ownership percentages.


Article IX: Miscellaneous Provisions

  • Amendments This Agreement may only be amended by a written document signed by all Partners.

  • Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State].

  • Dispute Resolution Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through:

    • Mediation

    • Arbitration

    • Litigation in a court located in [Insert State or Jurisdiction]

  • Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Partners and supersedes all prior agreements.

  • Severability If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.


Article X: Signatures

By signing below, the Partners agree to abide by the terms of this Partnership Agreement.

Partner 1 Signature:

[Insert Printed Name]Date: [Insert Date]

Partner 2 Signature:

[Insert Printed Name]Date: [Insert Date]

[Repeat for additional Partners.]


This template is a starting point and should be tailored to your specific business needs. Consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

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