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Ebizfiling helps you register your partnership firm quickly and legally anywhere in India.
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Firm registration in India is the process of legally recording a partnership firm under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. When two or more individuals agree to share profits from a common business, they can start a partnership firm. Registering the firm gives it a legal identity and official recognition from the government.
Though registration of a partnership firm is not mandatory, it is highly recommended because an unregistered firm cannot enforce its rights in court. For instance, if there’s a dispute between partners or with a third party, a registered firm can take legal action, while an unregistered one cannot.
Firm registration also acts as legal proof of the business’s existence. It helps in opening a current bank account, applying for GST registration, and building trust with clients and suppliers. A registered firm can also easily enter into contracts, apply for loans, and participate in government tenders.
There are two main types of partnership firms in India:
Registered Partnership Firm: Registered with the Registrar of Firms and enjoys full legal benefits.
Unregistered Partnership Firm: Operates legally but without registration; however, it faces limitations in enforcing rights and accessing certain benefits.
In simple terms, registering your firm is like officially informing the government about your business partnership. It ensures transparency, protects the partners’ interests, and makes your business more credible in the eyes of banks, vendors, and clients.
Ebizfiling helps entrepreneurs complete firm registration online in India with proper documentation, name approval, deed drafting, and submission to the Registrar of Firms. Our experts ensure that your firm is registered correctly so you can focus on growing your business while we handle the compliance part.
Firm registration is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses started by two or more individuals.
Examples include:
Local retailers and wholesalers
Service providers and consultants
Startups with limited capital
Family-run or joint ventures
Businesses that prefer shared ownership and decision-making
Ebizfiling makes firm registration in India quick, simple, and fully online. Our experts handle everything from drafting the partnership deed to filing with the Registrar of Firms. We offer transparent pricing, fast processing, and complete post-registration support like PAN, TAN, and GST registration. Each client gets a dedicated compliance manager for regular updates. You may get in touch with our compliance manager on 09643203209 or email info@ebizfiling.com for free consultation.
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Gives your firm official status and protection under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.
Builds reliability among banks, vendors, and clients, helping your firm grow faster.
Simplifies opening and operating current accounts for business transactions.
Allows your firm to file or defend legal cases in its registered business name.
Lets you claim business expenses and enjoy deductions under the Income Tax Act.
Fewer compliances and easy setup compared to private or limited companies.
Partnership Deed (signed by all partners)
Address proof of firm (rental agreement or utility bill)
PAN Card of all partners
Aadhaar Card or Passport of partners
Passport-size photographs
Proof of principal place of business
Partner Consultation
Drafting Partnership Deed
Document Collection
Application Filing
Certificate of Registration
We guide you through every step of partnership firm registration from start to finish.
Our experts draft a customized Partnership Deed as per your business needs.
We verify all documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
We handle online filing and submission with the Registrar of Firms on your behalf.
We assist in obtaining PAN, TAN, and GST registrations after firm setup.
We provide name availability checks and help finalize a suitable firm name.
We track your application and keep you informed at each stage of the process.
We offer post-registration support for updates, amendments, or renewals.
We help maintain legal records and guide you on annual compliance filings.
We ensure a smooth, transparent, and timely registration experience for every client.
No, firm registration is optional under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. However, registering your firm gives you legal protection and helps you enforce your rights in case of disputes with partners or third parties.
You need at least two partners to form a partnership firm in India. There is no fixed upper limit unless you are in the banking sector, where the maximum number of partners allowed is ten.
Yes. Ebizfiling allows you to complete the entire firm registration process online. You can submit all documents digitally and receive your registration certificate without visiting any government office.
A Partnership Deed is a legal document that defines the roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing ratios of all partners. It serves as the foundation of your business and helps prevent misunderstandings later.
A registered firm enjoys legal recognition, can open bank accounts, file tax returns, and sue or be sued in its name. It also helps build trust with clients, vendors, and financial institutions.
It usually takes 7–10 working days to complete the process, depending on document accuracy and approval timelines with the Registrar of Firms in your respective state.
Yes. A company or LLP can become a partner in a firm, provided it is allowed by its Memorandum of Association and approved by its board through a proper resolution.
GST registration is only required if your firm’s annual turnover crosses ₹40 lakhs (₹20 lakhs for services). It may also be mandatory if you deal in inter-state trade or e-commerce.
Yes, you can convert your firm into an LLP or private limited company anytime. This is a common practice for businesses that want limited liability and higher scalability.
No, foreign nationals cannot directly form a partnership firm in India. However, they can set up an LLP or a private limited company, which allows foreign participation under FEMA rules.
You need the Partnership Deed, PAN cards, and ID/address proofs of all partners along with proof of the business address such as rent agreement or electricity bill.
Yes, the deed must be printed on stamp paper as per your state’s stamp duty rules and notarized to make it legally valid and acceptable by banks and government authorities.
Yes, a partner can retire, resign, or transfer their share as per the terms mentioned in the deed. A new deed should then be executed to record the change officially.
A registered firm can take legal action and is eligible for various benefits, whereas an unregistered firm cannot sue to enforce its rights or recover dues through court.
Your firm name should be unique, not similar to any existing registered entity, and must not use restricted words like “Government” or “National” without permission.
A minor cannot become a full partner but may be admitted to the benefits of partnership with consent from all partners, as per Section 30 of the Partnership Act.
Yes, partnership firms are taxed separately from partners at a flat rate of 30% plus applicable surcharge and cess, under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Yes, but registration must be done in the state where the main office is located. If you open branches in other states, you may need additional registrations.
If your desired name matches an existing registered entity, you’ll need to choose another. Ebizfiling helps check name availability before applying.
Because we offer end-to-end online registration, expert guidance, transparent pricing, and post-registration support — making the entire process fast and worry-free.
Start your firm registration in India online at just INR 2,499/- only.
Ebizfiling helps you register your partnership firm quickly and legally anywhere in India.
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