Classification of Partnerships




Classification of Partnerships
Classification of Partnerships




Partnerships are classified in the following way:
1: Classification with respect to liability.
(1)   Unlimited Partnership.
(2)   Limited Partnership.
2: Classification with respect to duration
(1)   Partnership at will
(2)   Particular partnership
(3)   Partnership for a specified period
Following is a brief description of each type of partnership.
1: Classification with respect to liability
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(     1)Unlimited Partnership
      In general partnership liability of all partners are unlimited. Every partner entitled to participate in the management. 
(     2)Limited Partnership
     In the special partnership liability of partners, expect at least one is limited partners with limited liability are not entitled to participate in the management.


2: Classification with respect to duration


1)    Partnership at will
 Where no mode for termination of partnership is specified, the partnership is a partnership at will.

2)    Particular partnership 
 A partnership formed for a particular business adventure is called a particular partnership.

3)    Partnership for a specified period
It is formed for a specified period and terminates at the expiry of the specified period.
 

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