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Types of Partnership

Last Updated on February 26, 2020 By Flavio 2 Comments

According to the Tax Foundation, there are 8% of business in the US based upon partnership. A partnership is a kind of business where a minimum of two people start or a single person adds another owner in existing business for any of the partnership benefit it’s looking for.

According to census bureau

One of the most important characteristics is different kinds and a flexible number of partners in such business.

Table of Contents

  • Tyes of Business Partners
    • Active Partner (Managing or Working Partner)
    • Nominal Partner
    • Sub-Partner
    • Silent Partner (Silent form managing point of view)
    • Secret Partner (Secret from public point of view)
    • Sleeping Partner or Dormant Partner
    • Minor Partner
    • Quasi Partner
    • Senior Partner
    • Junior Partner
    • Holding Out Partner (Estoppels Partner)
    • Salaried Partner
    • Incoming Partner
    • Retired Partner (Outgoing Partner)
    • Partners in Profit Only
    • Limited Partner
  • Admission of a New Partner in Existing Partnership
  • Withdrawal or Retirement of any Partner
  • Difference between Co Ownership and Partnership

Tyes of Business Partners

Active Partner (Managing or Working Partner)

A person who takes an active part, in the affairs and management of the business is called an active partner. He contributes his shares in the capital and is also liable to pay the obligations of the firm.

Nominal Partner

He is not in reality a partner of firm but his name is used as if he is a member of the firm. He is not entitled in the profit or loss of the business but he is liable to all the acts of the firm. The person who has good prestige and status is given, the position of nominal partner.

Sub-Partner

The person who receives a share of profit from one of the regular partners is called the Sub-Partner. He is not liable to pay the debt is of the firm. He has no rights and privileges against the firm.

Silent Partner (Silent form managing point of view)

He is that kind of partner who does not participate in the affairs of the business but is known to outsiders as a partner of the firm. He is liable to pay the debts of the firm like other partner.

Secret Partner (Secret from public point of view)

He is active in the running life of the firm but public does not know him as partner of the firm. He pays his share in the capital and is liable to settle the creditors of the firm.

Sleeping Partner or Dormant Partner

It is Sleeping from both Points of View i.e., public and managing

A person who

  • does not conduct the management of the firm personally
  • is not known to the outsiders as a partner of the firm, is called sleeping partner. But he invests his amount in the business and is liable to clear the debts of the firm. He is also called dormant partner.

Minor Partner

There is no restriction to join the minor in the partnership by law. Although he may become partner but with the consent of all existing partners.

In this case, he can be admitted to the profits of the firm only but not losses.

He is not personally liable for the obligations of the firm. But minor has the right to inspect and copy the accounts of the firm. Within six months of his attaining maturity, he has to give public notice whether he wants to remain partner or not. After his decision, he will be deemed as a full-fledged partner.

Quasi Partner

A person who has retired from the running management life of the firm but he does not withdraw his capital from the business is known as quasi-partner.

So his capital is considered as a loan and he receives interest at the rate varying with the profit. Really he is not a partner but he is a Deferred Creditor.

Senior Partner

A person who brings a large portion of capital in the business is called a senior partner. He has a prominent position in the firm due to his experience, skill, energy, age and other abilities.

Junior Partner

He invests minor portion of capital in the business and so he has small share in the profits. He is junior to an other partner in the firm due to his age, experience and other factors.

Holding Out Partner (Estoppels Partner)

A person who declares by word of mouth as a partner of the firm is called holding out partner. In reality, he is not a regular partner so he is not entitled to receive share of profit. Such persons are liable to those parties who have given credit on the faith of such representation.

Salaried Partner

An individual who does not bring anything i.e. amount or goods in the firm but has right to receive salary or share in the profit or both is named as salaried partner. He is known to the outside world as a partner and is liable for all the acts of the firm like other partners.

Incoming Partner

A person who is newly admitted to the firm with the consent of all the parties is called incoming partner. He is not liable for any act of the firm done before he became a partner unless he agrees;

Retired Partner (Outgoing Partner)

A person who goes out of a firm due to certain event or reason is known as retired or out going partner. In this situation the remaining partners continue to carry on the business. Retiring partner is liable for all the obligations and debts incurred before the retirement. But he will also be liable to third parties even for future transaction, if he does not give public notice of his retirement..

Partners in Profit Only

He is an individual who gets a share of the profits only without being liable for the losses. He does not participate in the management of the business. He will be liable to outsiders for all acts of the firm.

Limited Partner

A person who has not to pay any obligation more than the share he holds in the firm is called limited partner. He can not take part in the management of the firm. This kind of partner exists in a limited partnership. But this type of organizational structure is rare in our country.

Admission of a New Partner in Existing Partnership

  • A new partner can be admitted into the partnership firm at any time with the consent of all existing partners.
  • A new partner to be admitted to a firm must not. be insolvent or lunatic.
  • New admitted partner is liable for all acts of the firm done after he becomes a partner.
  • New incoming partner will not incur any obligation of the firm before he becomes a partner unless otherwise agreed.
  • Other terms and conditions will be determined under the terms of the partnership agreement.

Withdrawal or Retirement of any Partner

  • Every partner has a right to retire from the partnership firm by giving notice of fourteen days to all partners in case the partnership is at will.
  • If a partnership is formed for a definite period of time, a partner may retire or withdraw from the firm before the expiry of that period. But in case of loss borne by other partners due to his retirement, he will be responsible for the loss.
  • A partner may withdraw his share with the consent of existing partners.
  • An outgoing partner can start competing for business but he cannot use the firm’s name or trademark or other special privileges.
  • A retired partner will not be liable for any act of the firm after his retirement. But withdrawing partner will be liable to third parties for all acts of the firm until he serves public notice of his retirement as withdrawal from the firm.
  • A withdrawing partner has the right to receive all his benefit i.e., share and interest etc from other partners under the provisions of an agreement.

Difference between Co Ownership and Partnership

Co-Ownership
• It is generally arisen by the operation of law or status. The agreement is not essential for the formation of co-ownership
• There is no concept of community sharing of profit or loss in co-ownership
• Under this form of organization “business” may or may not be conducted
• As one co-owner is not an agent of another co-owner, he cannot bind another by his act
• A co-owner can transfer his share, right, and interest to other people without the consent of the existing co-owner
• There is no restriction for the maximum number of co-owner in the co-ownership business
• A Minor can become regular co-owner in the co-ownership business
• A co-owner can demand a division of property for his own interest
• A co-owner not being an agent of the other co-owner so he has no lien on the co-ownership property
• The business of the co-ownership cannot be dissolved by the death or retirement of any co-owner
Partnership
• It must be created by the agreement or contract. No contract no Partnership. The agreement may be expressed or implied
• Sharing of profits is the basic object of the formation of the partnership
• Various kind of partners are united to carry on any type of “business”
• On partner is an agent of another partner and he can bind all persons by this act
• A partner cannot transfer his share or right to a stranger without the consent of other partners
• There is a restriction for minor to become a regular partner according to partnership Act. 1992
• There is a restriction for the maximum number of a partnership firm (i.e. not more than 20 in ordinary business and 10 in banking business)
• A partner has no right to partition of the property but he can demand a share of profit out of the properties
• As one partner is an agent of another partner, he has a lien on the business property
• The life of the partnership is affected by the death, retirement or insolvency of any partner

Reference [1]: https://taxfoundation.org/overview-pass-through-businesses-united-states/

Filed Under: Commerce Tagged With: Partnership, Startups

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  1. AvaGoddarda says

    May 31, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    What are the Consequences or Effect of Non. Registration of partnership

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    • Admin says

      May 31, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      The non-registration results may be.
      Disability of firm: Un-registered firm cannot file suit for the recovery of the dues or for other matters against third parties.
      Disability to partner: The partner of an unregistered firm cannot bring a suit for the enforcement of a right against a third party or his co-partner unless the firm is registered
      Ability against firm and partner: The third party has full right to file a suit of their dues against the un-registered firm and the partners.

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