Partnership firm registration, done properly.
We draft a partnership deed that protects every partner, handle stamping and Registrar of Firms registration, and set up the firm’s PAN, GST, Udyam and bank account, so your firm can enforce its contracts from day one.
How a partnership firm works
Two or More Partners
Partners share profits and run the business under a written deed.
Registration Matters
An unregistered firm can’t sue third parties or its partners to enforce contract rights (Section 69).
Unlimited Liability
Partners are jointly and personally liable for the firm’s debts.
Partnership firm: the key facts
| Law | Indian Partnership Act, 1932, administered by each state’s Registrar of Firms |
| Partners | Minimum 2; maximum 50 under the Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules |
| Liability | Unlimited, joint and several |
| Tax | Firm taxed at a flat rate; partners’ share of profit is exempt in their hands |
| Alternative | Want limited liability? See LLP Registration |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles business set-up and registrations (company and LLP incorporation, Udyam, ZED, NSIC, IEC, APEDA, certificates of origin, AD code, Shop Act and DSC) for businesses across India: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
What a partnership firm needs
From the deed to registrations and a bank account.
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| No. | Item | What It Involves | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partnership DeedAgreement between partners | Capital, profit share, duties, admission, retirement and dissolution | Essential | |
| 2 | Stamp Duty & NotarisationOn the deed | Stamp duty as per the state Stamp Act | State rate | |
| 3 | Registration with Registrar of FirmsUnder the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 | Application with the deed, partners' details and fee (online in many states) | Recommended | |
| 4 | Firm PANIncome Tax Department | PAN in the firm's name | Required | |
| 5 | GST RegistrationIf over threshold or supplying inter-state | GSTIN in the firm's PAN | Usually needed | |
| 6 | Udyam RegistrationMSME status for the firm | Free; filed with a partner's Aadhaar | Recommended | |
| 7 | Shop & EstablishmentState labour registration | For the business premises | State rule | |
| 8 | Current AccountIn the firm's name | Deed, PAN and registration certificate | Essential |
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Tell us about your business and plans, and we’ll confirm exactly which registration and route applies to you.
Tell us what the product is and we’ll confirm which approvals it needs, free.
Sources: Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and state Registrar of Firms rules, checked on 2 November 2026.
Get your partnership registration plan and quote
Tell us about your business. A specialist confirms the documents, government fees, timeline and our fixed professional fee, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- Fixed professional feeGovernment fees and stamp duty shown separately, at actuals.
What partnership registration costs
Stamp duty and registration fees differ by state and capital; shown at actuals.
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Your partnership registration, step by step
We check documents before anything is filed, so you avoid resubmissions and rejections.
Deed Drafting
Deed drafted around your capital, profit share and exit terms.
Day 1–2Stamping
Deed printed on stamp paper or e-stamped and signed.
Day 2–3PAN
Firm PAN applied for.
Day 3–7Registrar of Firms
Registration filed with the state Registrar of Firms.
Varies by stateGST, Udyam & Bank
Registrations and current account in the firm’s name.
Week 2–4Registrations for businesses anywhere in India
These registrations are filed online, so we handle them for founders, MSMEs, exporters and overseas promoters in every state, including:
Common mistakes we fix
Vague Deed
No exit or dispute clauses cause expensive disagreements later.
Not Registering
Unregistered firms lose the right to enforce contracts in court.
Wrong Stamp Duty
Under-stamped deeds aren’t valid evidence until penalty is paid.
No Changes Filed
Partner changes must be reported to the Registrar of Firms.
What you’ll likely need next
LLP Registration
Limited liability with partnership flexibility. See LLP Registration.
Company Incorporation
Choose and register the right business structure. See Company Incorporation.
MSME (Udyam) Registration
Free Udyam certificate and MSME benefits. See MSME (Udyam) Registration.
Shop & Establishment Act
State registration for shops, offices and godowns. See Shop & Establishment Act.
Import Export Code (IEC)
DGFT code to import or export, with annual update. See Import Export Code (IEC).
Common questions about partnership firm registration
Is partnership registration compulsory?
How many partners can a firm have?
Partnership or LLP: which is better?
Where is a partnership registered?
Can a partnership convert to an LLP?
Set up right the first time
Tell us what you’re starting or registering. We’ll confirm the documents, fees and timeline in writing, free.