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Introduction to Partnership

Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Elements of Accounts

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Meaning and Definition of Partnership

  • Governed by the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.
  • Section 4 defines: 'Partnership is the relation between persons who have agreed to share the profit of a business carried on by all or any one of them acting for all.'
  • Persons entering the partnership are called 'partners' individually and 'firm' collectively.
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Characteristics of Partnership

  • Creation by Contract: Partnership is formed by mutual agreement — written or oral (written is advisable).
  • Profit Objective: Formed to earn and share profit/loss in a predetermined ratio; equal ratio if no provision exists.
  • Legal Business: Only legal businesses can be run under partnership.
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Partnership Deed

  • Partnership Deed is the written agreement between partners containing all terms and conditions.
  • It serves as the administrative constitution of the partnership firm.
  • Can be written or oral — written (deed) is always advisable to avoid disputes.
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Provisions of Indian Partnership Act 1932 in Absence of Partnership Deed

  • Profit and Loss Distribution: Equal proportion among all partners.
  • Interest on Capital: NOT payable.
  • Interest on Drawings: NOT charged.

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As defined under Section 4Partnership has several defining characteristicsA Partnership Deed is a writtenIf no partnership deed existsUnder this method

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