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Partnerships
Partnerships are the simplest type of legal structure to form for businesses with two or more principles; but while partnerships have no formal paperwork requirements, they usually don't protect partners from liability. Here you will find tips on legal and tax issues related to partnerships and a "Partnership QuickStart" tool that walks you through each phase of the start-up process.
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The Legal and Tax Basics of Partnerships
- Partnership Basics - Overview of partnerships, including liability and tax issues.
- Types of Partnerships - Brief descriptions of general, limited and limited liability partnerships.
- Partnerships FAQs - Answers to common questions about partnerships.
- How Partnerships are Taxed - Information about reporting income and other tax issues for partnerships.
- Making Special Allocations - How the IRS views special allocations by partnerships.
See also:
Tools & Resources
- Real-Life Partnership Agreements - Partnership agreements for several large businesses.
- State Guide: Forms and Fees for Business Formation - Links to forms and fee information for all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
- State Guide: Corporations Offices - State-specific links to corporations offices.
- Tax Information for Partnerships - Federal tax updates, guides and forms for partnerships (IRS).
FindLaw QuickStart: Starting a Partnership
- Checklist: Starting Your Partnership - Six crucial steps for starting a partnership.
- Naming Your Business - Articles and resources to help you name your business.
- Creating a Partnership Agreement - The importance of partnership agreements and how to write one.
- Planning Ahead: Ownership Buyout Agreements - How to plan for ownership changes in your partnership.
- Buy-Sell Agreement FAQs - Answers to frequently asked questions about buy-sell agreements.
- Federal Start-Up Requirements - Overview of federal small business requirements.
- State Start-Up Requirements - State-specific links for obtaining business licenses and permits.
- State and Local Licenses and Permits - Overview of license and permit requirements for start-ups.
Business Partnership Resources
Cost-effective forms to manage or incorporate your business.
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