Limited Partnership Agreement

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Types of Partners in a Partnership

A limited partnership is similar to a general partnership; however, there are two types of partners instead of one. The two types of partners in a limited partnership are:

1. General partners
2. Limited partners

General partners are partners who manage the business and have the same risks and liabilities as partners in a general partnership.

Limited partners are partners who contribute only money to the business and who do not take part in managing it. Limited partners have limited liability for the business’s debts and are usually at risk only for their initial investment.

In a limited partnership, it is possible for a partner to be both a limited and general partner. However, you must have at least one general partner and one limited partner. It is also possible for a corporation to be a general partner.

Our 15-page, attorney-drafted limited partnership agreement covers these important topics:

• Capital contributions
• Partnership accounts
• Powers, duties, and liabilities of general partners
• Contracts of agents
• Partnership records

• Withdrawal of a partner
• Termination of the partnership
• Power of attorney
• General provisions
• And more

Probably the most important benefit of a limited partnership is that the limited partner(s) have limited liability as long as they do not take part in management or control of the business. There is also less paperwork with a limited partnership as opposed to a corporation or LLC. These benefits have made the limited partnership a popular business structure for investors and venture capitalists.