Convert Proprietorship to Partnership

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Convert Proprietorship to Partnership

Many businesses begin as sole proprietorships, but transitioning to a partnership can provide substantial benefits. Bringing in a partner enhances operational efficiency and accelerates growth by pooling both effort and capital. Converting to a partnership involves following certain procedural steps, after which all assets, liabilities, and rights of the sole proprietorship are transferred to the newly formed partnership, in accordance with the partners’ agreement.

Benefits of converting Proprietorship to Partnership

Shared Liabilities

“Partnership” denotes a collaboration between two or more individuals working together to achieve a shared business objective. In such arrangements, partners jointly manage and operate the business, sharing both rights and responsibilities. Along with financial contributions, they bring in skills, expertise, and strategic judgment to strengthen and grow the enterprise.

With conversion, you do not need to start new business

When a proprietorship is converted into a partnership, all accumulated losses and unabsorbed depreciation are carried forward and treated as the partnership’s losses or depreciation. All assets and liabilities of the proprietorship automatically transfer to the partnership, and both movable and immovable properties vest in the new firm, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free conversion.

Partner net worth is Increased

After conversion, post-tax profits are shared among partners without incurring additional tax. Transfers of property from the proprietorship to the partnership are exempt from capital gains tax, effectively reducing tax burdens and enhancing the net earnings of all partners.

No fixed capital investment required

Partners can decide their individual investments and ownership shares as they see fit. Unequal capital contributions are permitted, with no fixed limits, allowing flexibility in contributions and mutual agreement on withdrawals and financial decisions.

Documents Required for incorporating a partnership firm

Business proof

Latest electricity or telephone bill of the registered office address.

ID Proof

Self-attested copies of Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License for each partner, along with self-attested PAN Card copies.

Details about the sole Proprietors Business

If the proprietorship has a GST or any other registration, submit the relevant documents to the authorities to update the business status.

Statement of assets and liabilities

A latest CA-certified statement of assets and liabilities.

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Convert into Partnership in 3 Easy Steps

1. Answer Quick Questions

  • It takes less than 10 minutes to fill in our questionnaire
  • Provide basic details & documents required for proprietorship to partnership conversion.
  • Make payment through secured payment gateways

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3. Your Business is Established

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Process to change into a Partnership Firm

Day 1

  • Discussion and collection of basic Information
  • Provide Required Documents

Day 2 - 4

  • Drafting of Partnership Deed
  • Review and confirmation from Partners

Day 5 - 7

  • Payment of Stamp Duty on Agreement
  • Notarization of Partnership Deed
  • Application for allotment of PAN and TAN

Day 5 - 7

  • Registration of Partnership Deed, if subscribed
  • Certificate of Registration from RoF*

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, registration is not legally mandatory, but a registered partnership firm enjoys better legal standing and access to certain benefits.
Registered firms can enforce contractual rights, sue third parties, and gain more credibility with financial institutions and customers.
The application is submitted to the Registrar of Firms under the respective State Government jurisdiction.
Any individual who is competent to contract (as per Indian Contract Act), including NRIs and foreigners (subject to FEMA guidelines), can be a partner.
Yes, additional partners can be admitted with the mutual consent of existing partners, as per the terms in the partnership deed.
No tax is payable on the stock transfer if the business continuity is maintained and all conditions under tax laws are fulfilled.
Ensure that all existing liabilities, assets, and ongoing contracts are accounted for and properly transferred to the new firm with partners’ consent.
Yes, stamp duty is payable on the Partnership Deed as per the applicable State Stamp Act.
Once the partnership is registered, the new PAN, TAN, and other relevant registrations like GST must be updated to reflect the new entity status.
Audit requirements are governed by Income Tax Act provisions and depend on factors like turnover and nature of the business.

 

Yes, the new partnership firm is considered a separate legal entity and must apply for a fresh GST registration.

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