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Business Definition for: Partnership

  • according to the Partnership Act 1890, the relationship which exists between persons carrying on business in common with a view to profit. The liability of the individual partners is unlimited unless provided for by the partnership agreement. The Limited Partnership Act 1907 allows a partnership to contain one or more partners with limited liability so long as there is at least one partner with unlimited liability. A partnership consists of not more than 20 persons.

Wiktionary Definition for: Partnership

  • the state of being associated with a partner
  • an association of two or more people to conduct a business
  • # cricket the period when two specific batsmen are batting - from the fall of one wicket until the fall of the next; the number of runs scored during this period

Additional Resources

Gitano shows perils of partnership - partnership with Wal-Mart - Profiles in Partnership
NEW YORK -- Gitano, an early pioneer in establishing nationally branded apparel for discounters, prospered greatly during the 1980s from its partnership with Wal-Mart.
Tags: partnership, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Research articles 1994-05-02
Sales And Exchanges Of Partnership Interests
A partnership is formed between two or more people for mutual interests and in order to achieve common long-term objectives. It is imperative to safeguard the interests of respective parties in a partnership. Sale or exchange of an interest in a partnership is governed by certain clauses. The paper examines...
Tags: Sales, Business Structures, Finance, University Of Texas, Partnership, Interest
Presentations 2003-01-01
Bequeath Interest In Partnership
Use this template for the legal issues concerned with partnership as if you are transmitting any interests or assets in partnership, here is the template.
Tags: Partnership, NUPP, Business Structures, Finance
Tools & templates 2008-01-01
Partnership Termination
This template is used in case of partnership termination, to get concerned about the end of the partnership agreement.
Tags: Partnership, NUPP, Business Structures, Finance
Tools & templates 2008-01-01
A partnership built on quality. (United Technologies' Hamilton Standard Div. and Bamber Tool Supplies) (Cutting Tools and Abrasives Showcase supplement)
A Partnership Built on Quality A Partnership Built on Quality
Tags: partnership, quality, United Technologies Corp.
Research articles 1989-01-01
StrikeForce Announces Its Alliance Partnership With New York Metro InfraGard
StrikeForce Technologies (OTCBB: SKFT), announced its Alliance Partnership with the NY Metro InfraGard Members Alliance, a public-private partnership sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. StrikeForce is engaged in this cooperative undertaking in recognition that a public/private strategic partnership is of key importance to protecting our nation's security.
Tags: alliance
Research articles 2006-06-29
Powerful Partnering -- WIIFM!
This article focuses on the power of partnerships, critical success factors, and how to negotiate partnerships. It highlights on getting what one wants out of a partnership and what the other party in the partnership might want. In looking at other organizations as strategic partners, one comes to know what...
Tags: Partnership, Business Structures, Finance
White papers 2003-01-01
Redemptions in conjunction with partnership mergers can create unexpected tax consequences.
The IRS has provided a road map for partnership mergers or consolidations in Regs. Sec. 1.708-1c.When two or more partnerships merge or consolidate into a single partnership, the resulting partnership is, for purposes of Sec. 708, considered a cont The IRS has provided a road map...
Tags: merger, partnership, Sec, tax
Research articles 2007-09-01
MasterCard International: "Remeras''; Silver winners/Television.(Special Report: Hispanic Creativity)(Vidal Partnership)(Brief Article)
Agency: Vidal Partnership, New York Agency: Vidal Partnership, New York
Tags: MasterCard International
Research articles 2004-10-04
Partnership Agreement
This is a sample comprehensive form of California general partnership agreement. The agreement provides how profits are to be divided, how much capital is to be contributed, and how the partnership is to be run. Please click "Yes get this now" to preview a free sample of this...
Tags: Partnership, AllBusiness.com, Agreement, Business Structures, Finance
Download resources 2004-10-22
Day and Oracle Form Technology Partnership
Partnership to Further Standards-Based Repository Interoperability
Tags: Oracle Corp., partnership
Research articles 2006-11-01
Helius Announces Technology Partnership with AccuWeather
Partnership to Enhance Digital Signage Solutions
Tags: partnership
Research articles 2007-08-07
BP offers Castrol Fleet Partnership Program
BP Lubricants USA Inc. said its new Castrol Fleet Partnership Program is a management partnership that guarantees the reduction of operational costs for participants at no risk.
Tags: British Petroleum Co plc
Research articles 2007-02-01
Lawson Establishes Partnership with FormFast, Inc
Partnership to focus on providing automation of forms and documents for the healthcare industry
Tags: Lawson Software Inc., partnership
Research articles 2007-11-26
Lawson Software Announces Expanded Partnership with Mercatus
New partnership to boost Lawson's presence in the livestock industry
Tags: Lawson Software Inc.
Research articles 2007-10-24
SupplierInsight Establishes Strategic Partnership With Experian; Partnership Adds Credit Ratings to Supplier Qualification Product
Business Editors
Tags: Experian, partnership, supplier
Research articles 2001-06-26
Healthia Consulting Announces Strategic Partnership with Aspen Advisors
Partnership Assures Vendor Neutrality for IT Strategy and Selection Engagements
Tags: advisor, Aspen Technology Inc.
Research articles 2007-02-19
Creating Value Through Partnering, Part II: Accenture/SAP Case Study of Best Practices
It is a well-established fact that partnership is a critical and necessary component of the continued success and growth of a services firm. Yet, there is no guarantee that a partnership will succeed in providing the expected benefits to each party involved. In fact, a large number of partnerships fail...
Tags: Partnership, Accenture Ltd., SAP AG, Best Practice, International Data Group, Business Structures, Finance
White papers 2005-08-01
ViewSonic Drives Channel Growth with NASBA Partnership
WALNUT, Calif. -- To expand its footprint and commitment to the channel community, ViewSonicR Corp. today announced a new corporate partnership with NASBA, the Association of Channel Resellers. The partnership will connect ViewSonic to more than 14,000 of NASBA's reseller members to secure new business opportunities.
Tags: partnership, ViewSonic Corp.
Research articles 2006-05-02
S&P Upgrades CP Ltd Partnership & Chateau Communities
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--S&P CreditWire 11/6/97-- Standard & Poor's today raised its ratings on CP Limited Partnership and Chateau Communities Inc. see list below. Additionally, Standard & Poor's assigned its triple-'B' rating to CP Limited Partnership's $70 million 7.54% senior notes due 2003. CP Limited Partnership is the operating...
Tags: partnership, S&P
Research articles 1997-11-06
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