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26 May 2011 Pls give the entire procedure of firm registration .

Kumar Babu.G

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26 May 2011 First Partnership deed has to be prepared in 500 Rs. stamp paper and Form No.1 has to be prepared and has to be filed with registrar of firms.

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26 May 2011 this is not done. i want entire procedure

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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20 July 2025 Sure! Here’s a step-by-step detailed procedure to register a Partnership Firm in India:

Procedure for Registration of a Partnership Firm
1. Choose the Firm Name

Decide on a unique name for the partnership firm (not mandatory to be unique but advisable to avoid confusion).
2. Draft the Partnership Deed

Prepare the Partnership Deed on a stamped paper (stamp duty varies by state, commonly Rs. 500 or as per state law).
The deed should include:
Name & address of the firm
Names & addresses of partners
Nature of business
Capital contribution by each partner
Profit-sharing ratio
Rights and duties of partners
Duration of the partnership (if any)
Mode of settling disputes
3. Sign the Partnership Deed

All partners must sign the Partnership Deed.
Each partner should keep a copy.
4. Apply for Registration with Registrar of Firms

Fill Form No. 1 (Application for Registration of Firm).
Attach:
Duly signed Partnership Deed (with original signatures)
Affidavit and declaration by partners (as required in some states)
Address proof of the firm and partners (sometimes required)
Identity proof of partners (sometimes required)
5. Submit the Documents

Submit the above documents and Form No.1 at the Registrar of Firms office of the respective state where the firm is located.
Pay the prescribed registration fee (varies by state, typically Rs. 500 - Rs. 1,000).
6. Verification & Issuance of Registration Certificate

The Registrar verifies the documents.
If satisfied, the Registrar issues a Certificate of Registration.
The process usually takes 7-15 working days.
7. After Registration

The firm is now legally registered.
The Registration Certificate can be used as proof for banks, clients, etc.
Additional Points:
Registration of partnership firm is not mandatory under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, but it provides legal advantages.
An unregistered firm cannot sue any third party to enforce its rights under the partnership.
The partnership deed can also be notarized (optional, but recommended).
PAN of the firm needs to be applied separately for tax purposes.
Registration is state-specific; you need to register in the state where the firm’s principal place of business is located.

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