Interest on a partner's capital is generally only allowed if the business makes a profit. However, there are specific conditions under Section 40(b) that must be met, even in the event of a loss. These include authorisation by the partnership deed and ensuring the interest payment period aligns with the deed's date.
07 October 2024
Interest payable to partners So far as allowability of interest paid by a firm to its partners under section 40(b) is concerned, the following conditions have been prescribed by section 40(b):
(1) The interest payable by a firm to its partners should be authorised by and in accordance with the partnership deed.
(2) The interest payable by a firm to its partners should not be for a period falling prior to the date of such partnership deed authorizing the payment of such interest.
In case the above conditions are fulfilled pay interest in case of loss.