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Partnership Agreement

Establish terms for a business partnership between two or more parties.

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# PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

**Effective Date:** {{effective_date}}

This Partnership Agreement establishes a general partnership between:

**Partner 1:**
{{partner1_name}}
{{partner1_address}}

**Partner 2:**
{{partner2_name}}
{{partner2_address}}

{{additional_partners}}

## 1. PARTNERSHIP NAME AND PURPOSE

**Partnership Name:** {{partnership_name}}
**Principal Place of Business:** {{business_address}}
**Business Purpose:** {{business_purpose}}

## 2. TERM

This partnership shall begin on {{start_date}} and continue until dissolved according to the terms of this Agreement.

## 3. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS

**Partner 1:** {{partner1_contribution}}
**Partner 2:** {{partner2_contribution}}

{{additional_contributions}}

Additional capital contributions require unanimous written consent.

## 4. OWNERSHIP INTERESTS

**Partner 1:** {{partner1_percentage}}%
**Partner 2:** {{partner2_percentage}}%

{{additional_percentages}}

## 5. PROFIT AND LOSS DISTRIBUTION

Profits and losses shall be distributed:
{{distribution_method}}

Distributions shall be made: {{distribution_frequency}}

## 6. MANAGEMENT AND VOTING

**Management Structure:** {{management_structure}}

**Voting Rights:**
- Routine decisions: {{routine_voting}}
- Major decisions: {{major_voting}}

**Major decisions include:**
{{major_decisions_list}}

## 7. PARTNER DUTIES

Each partner agrees to:
- Devote {{time_commitment}} to the partnership
- Act in good faith and in the best interest of the partnership
- Not engage in competing businesses without consent
- Maintain confidentiality of partnership information

## 8. SALARIES AND DRAWS

{{salary_draw_terms}}

## 9. BANKING AND FINANCES

**Bank:** {{bank_name}}
**Authorized Signers:** {{authorized_signers}}
**Signature Requirements:** {{signature_requirements}}

## 10. ACCOUNTING

The partnership shall maintain accurate books using {{accounting_method}} accounting. Financial statements will be prepared {{financial_statement_frequency}}.

**Fiscal Year:** {{fiscal_year}}

## 11. ADMISSION OF NEW PARTNERS

New partners may be admitted with {{admission_requirement}}.

## 12. WITHDRAWAL OF A PARTNER

A partner may withdraw with {{withdrawal_notice}} written notice.

Upon withdrawal:
{{withdrawal_terms}}

## 13. DEATH OR INCAPACITY

In the event of death or incapacity:
{{death_incapacity_terms}}

## 14. DISSOLUTION

The partnership shall dissolve upon:
{{dissolution_triggers}}

Upon dissolution:
{{dissolution_process}}

## 15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

{{dispute_resolution}}

## 16. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**PARTNER 1**

Signature: {{partner1_signature}}
Name: {{partner1_name}}
Date: {{partner1_date}}

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**PARTNER 2**

Signature: {{partner2_signature}}
Name: {{partner2_name}}
Date: {{partner2_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{accounting_method}}{{additional_contributions}}{{additional_partners}}{{additional_percentages}}{{admission_requirement}}{{authorized_signers}}{{bank_name}}{{business_address}}{{business_purpose}}{{death_incapacity_terms}}{{dispute_resolution}}{{dissolution_process}}{{dissolution_triggers}}{{distribution_frequency}}{{distribution_method}}{{effective_date}}{{financial_statement_frequency}}{{fiscal_year}}{{governing_state}}{{major_decisions_list}}{{major_voting}}{{management_structure}}{{partner1_address}}{{partner1_contribution}}{{partner1_date}}{{partner1_name}}{{partner1_percentage}}{{partner1_signature}}{{partner2_address}}{{partner2_contribution}}{{partner2_date}}{{partner2_name}}{{partner2_percentage}}{{partner2_signature}}{{partnership_name}}{{routine_voting}}{{salary_draw_terms}}{{signature_requirements}}{{start_date}}{{time_commitment}}{{withdrawal_notice}}{{withdrawal_terms}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Create a free APISign account (20 free contracts, no card)
  2. In Templates, choose Create Template, then Browse Template Library, and pick this template
  3. Check each variable's type on the Variables tab and save
  4. Create a contract from it, fill in the values and send it

Or copy the content above and use it anywhere. See Creating Templates for how variables and signature fields work.

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.