Partnership firm with foreign national person

A foreign national can't be a partner in a partnership firm without govt. approval or if the business is in sectors restricted for FDI. Since you mentioned 'FDI involves 2. No contribution froma foreign national", it implies the foreign national is n't contributing capital, but regulations might still apply based on the country's laws. 

You'd typically need to check the country's FDI policy for partnership firms. 

LLP documents required; LLP Agreement, Incororation documents  (like Form LLP-1 in India), Details of partners (including foreign nationals if applicable), like their consent and identification documents. 

Partnership firm with a foreign national:

• Investment by a person resident outside India in a partnership firm or proprietorship needs prior RBI approval, except NRIs and OCIs, who can contribute on a non-repatriation basis (FEMA NDI Rules). A foreign national who isn't an NRI or OCI needs RBI permission.

• An LLP is easier: FDI in LLPs is allowed under the automatic route in sectors where 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route without performance conditions.

A foreign national may generally be a partner in an Indian partnership firm, but the investment must comply with FEMA. A foreign investment in a firm that is not an LLP is generally permitted only under the Government approval route, subject to applicable conditions; it is not treated like ordinary automatic-route FDI. The position can differ for an NRI/OCI investing on a non-repatriation basis, so confirm the person’s residential and immigration status and the firm’s proposed business before proceeding.

• No foreign contribution: If the foreign national is only a working partner and brings no capital, there is no foreign investment contribution to approve. However, confirm that any remuneration or profit entitlement does not involve a capital/profit remittance issue under FEMA.
• LLP: Foreign investment in an LLP is permitted under the automatic route only where the sector allows 100% FDI under the automatic route and has no FDI-linked performance conditions. The foreign partner must also meet applicable FEMA/KYC requirements.
• Documents: The LLP’s incorporation and partner documents include the incorporation certificate, LLP agreement and identity/address documents for the designated partners. For a foreign individual, the incorporation documents generally require a passport and address proof, appropriately notarised/apostilled or consularised; exact certification depends on the country. FEMA reporting and supporting documents may also be required if capital is contributed.

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