It is possible to retire an existing partner and admit a new one at the same time in a registered partnership firm. This process, known as reconstitution, requires a formal Reconstitution Deed detailing the changes, including profit-sharing ratios and settlement of the outgoing partner's capital. You'll also need to update the firm's registration with the Registrar of Firms, as well as relevant authorities like PAN, GST, and bank accounts.
29 May 2024
Hi there, Can a partner retire and a new partner be added simultaneously in a registered partnership firm having 2 partners. If so, what is the procedure?
13 August 2025
Procedure for Reconstitution (Simultaneous Retirement & Admission): Convene a meeting of the existing partners. Document the decision to retire one partner and admit a new one. Prepare a new partnership agreement. Draft the Reconstitution Deed This deed should include: Date of retirement of the outgoing partner. Admission date of the new partner. New profit-sharing ratio. Settlement of the retiring partner’s capital. Continuation of business by remaining and incoming partners. Update Registration with Registrar of Firms (if the firm is registered): File Form V (change in constitution of firm) under the Indian Partnership Act. Attach: Copy of the reconstitution deed. Consent of the retiring partner. Admission details of the new partner. Fees as per state-specific rules. Update PAN, GST, Bank, and Other Registrations: Inform the PAN authority (via NSDL/UTIITSL). Update GST registration (online via GST portal). Update the firm’s bank account with the new deed and KYC documents. Modify any licenses held by the firm. Retiring Partner’s Settlement: Settle dues, capital balance, and share of goodwill (if any). Get a No Due Certificate signed by the retiring partner.