Requirement of partnership registration with registrar of firms
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01 March 2016
Dear sir,
Whether it is compulsory to obtain partnership registration certificate from Registrar of Firms (ROF) to open current account with bank?
I am asking question from view point of concurrent auditor of bank and for compliance with KYC norms as per RBI.
Quick reply would be appreciated.
07 March 2016
Any solution to my above query?
07 March 2016
Any solution to my above query?
21 July 2025
Is Partnership Registration Certificate from Registrar of Firms (ROF) Compulsory to Open Bank Current Account?
Legal Position on Partnership Registration:
Registration of partnership with ROF is not compulsory under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.
Partnership can be valid and enforceable even if not registered, but registration provides certain legal benefits (like suing the third parties).
Bank’s Requirement for Current Account Opening:
Most banks prefer a registered partnership deed and partnership registration certificate as part of KYC documents for opening a current account.
However, banks can open current accounts without registration certificate if other KYC documents are satisfactory, but this depends on bank’s internal policy.
RBI guidelines mandate banks to perform KYC but do not specifically require partnership registration certificate as mandatory.
From Auditor’s Viewpoint / Compliance:
As a concurrent auditor, you should check bank’s internal KYC norms.
If the bank policy mandates partnership registration certificate, then it must be obtained.
Otherwise, ensure other documents like Partnership Deed, PAN, Identity proofs, and Address proofs are complete.
Legal Position on Partnership Registration:
Registration of partnership with ROF is not compulsory under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.
Partnership can be valid and enforceable even if not registered, but registration provides certain legal benefits (like suing the third parties).
Bank’s Requirement for Current Account Opening:
Most banks prefer a registered partnership deed and partnership registration certificate as part of KYC documents for opening a current account.
However, banks can open current accounts without registration certificate if other KYC documents are satisfactory, but this depends on bank’s internal policy.
RBI guidelines mandate banks to perform KYC but do not specifically require partnership registration certificate as mandatory.
From Auditor’s Viewpoint / Compliance:
As a concurrent auditor, you should check bank’s internal KYC norms.
If the bank policy mandates partnership registration certificate, then it must be obtained.
Otherwise, ensure other documents like Partnership Deed, PAN, Identity proofs, and Address proofs are complete.
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