Which records should the partners prepare?

Prepare partners’ PAN, identity and address records, the business address and activity, and agreed capital, profit-sharing and management terms. An existing firm should also provide its deed, amendments and PAN. The state-specific checklist is confirmed before registration.

Is signing a partnership deed the same as registering the firm?

No. The deed records the partners’ terms, while firm registration follows the applicable state Registrar of Firms process. Your accepted order should clearly state whether it covers deed drafting, registration support or both.

Can profit shares differ from capital contributions?

Provide the commercial arrangement agreed by all partners. The professional will record contributions and profit-sharing terms clearly in the deed, along with management responsibilities and exit provisions.

Does an ordinary partnership provide LLP-style limited liability?

No. An ordinary partnership and an LLP are different legal structures. Discuss the responsibilities and exposure of partners before selecting the structure for your business.

Are stamp duty, registration charges and tax services included?

Stamp duty and registration charges depend on the relevant state and deed. GST, accounting and tax-return work are included only when expressly listed. The quotation should identify these amounts and services separately.

Do registration requirements and timelines vary by state?

Yes. Forms, supporting records, execution requirements and processing vary by jurisdiction. The professional confirms the applicable route and preparation schedule after reviewing the firm’s location and documents.

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Partnership Firm Registration — Packages and Professional Fees

Select the service scope and period. Professional fees are shown separately from applicable tax and statutory/provider charges.

Registered Office State:

Starter

Deed preparation, registrar submission and PAN support

Filing TAT: Preparation target after complete details; registrar timing varies

₹2,499

Professional Fee + 18% GST (₹450)

+ state registrar fees, deed stamp duty and applicable tax

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What's Included:

Partnership deed preparation

Application support with the local Registrar of Firms

Partnership PAN application support

Standard

Formation with GST registration and first-year GST filing

Filing TAT: Formation and filing schedule confirmed after document review

₹4,999

Professional Fee + 18% GST (₹900)

+ state registrar fees, deed stamp duty and applicable tax

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Starter partnership deliverables included

GST registration application support

GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing for 12 months

GST transaction limit: up to 300 transactions

Partner accounting software for one year, subject to activation

Premium

Standard scope with brand filing and one income-tax return

Filing TAT: Formation and annual services follow an agreed schedule

₹8,999

Professional Fee + 18% GST (₹1,620)

+ state registrar fees, deed stamp duty and applicable tax

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Standard formation and GST scope included

Dedicated account manager

One trademark application: professional filing support

One financial-year ITR, turnover up to ₹10 lakh

Starter ₹2,499, Standard ₹4,999 and Premium ₹8,999 are professional fees. Deed stamp duty, registrar charges, applicable tax and trademark statutory charges are extra. Standard/Premium GST work is for 12 months and up to 300 transactions; Premium ITR is for one financial year and turnover up to ₹10 lakh. View scope and charges

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₹0 MCA ROC Fee for nominal capital up to ₹15 Lakhs under SPICe+.

Pure Agent Statutory disbursement under CGST Rule 33 (0% GST on Govt Fee).

Dedicated CA / CS Specialist assigned for end-to-end filing support.

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Required documents for Partnership Firm Registration

Prepare the records relevant to your case. The final checklist depends on your application, jurisdiction and agreed scope. Keep authentication codes and passwords private.

Documents and information to prepare

Partners’ PAN, identity and residential-address records, with contact details.
Proposed firm name, business activity and principal business address.
Capital contributions, profit-sharing ratios, management responsibilities and exit terms.
Premises ownership or tenancy evidence and relevant owner consent.

Only if applicable to your case

Existing partnership deed, amendments and firm PAN for an established firm.
Executed partnership deed with all schedules, amendments and applicable stamp evidence, prepared or reviewed under the agreed scope.
Partner photographs, witness details, affidavits and state-specific registration forms.
Authority to submit the application on behalf of the partners, where required.

01 / Understand the service

Put the terms of your partnership on a sound footing.

Partnership Firm Registration service illustration — Partnership Firm Registration · A considered approach

A partnership works best when the partners have a shared understanding of their contributions, responsibilities and how decisions will be made. A carefully prepared deed records that understanding. Registration with the relevant state authority is a separate step from signing the deed.

A partnership may suit people running a business together who want an agreed operating framework. Compare it with an LLP if liability protection, continuity and a separate incorporated entity are key priorities.

A clear start

Understand the route, prepare the right information and agree the deliverables before work begins. The sections below explain what to expect at each stage.

02 / What this helps you do

Make the next decision with greater clarity.

Clear commercial terms

Practical working rules

A route for change

Clear commercial terms

Record capital, profit and loss sharing, drawings and partner remuneration where relevant to the arrangement.

Practical working rules

Set out who can bind the firm, approve expenditure and access business records.

A route for change

Address new partners, retirement, death, disagreement and winding up before those situations arise.

03 / Before you begin

The information that shapes your service.

A short, accurate brief makes the first review more useful. These three areas determine the route, document checklist and the work that can be included in your order.

Partner agreement

State and premises

Scope choice

Partner agreement

All partners should understand and approve the principal commercial terms before a draft is finalised.

State and premises

Identify the principal place of business and the state whose execution and registration process applies.

Scope choice

Decide whether you need a deed only, firm registration, PAN assistance or separately bundled tax work.

Prepare a useful first brief

You do not need to know every legal or technical answer before speaking with the team. These questions help describe the situation accurately and identify what should be reviewed before the scope is agreed.

01. Where will the firm be registered?

Confirm the state and principal business address. State-specific requirements shape the registration process, supporting records and any stamping or execution work that must be quoted.

02. How many partners are joining and what are their shares?

List every partner and record proposed capital, profit sharing and operational duties separately. Identify any unresolved term so it can be settled before the deed is finalised.

03. Do you need deed drafting only or registration and tax support?

Say whether you need a new deed, a review or amendment of an existing deed, state registration assistance or additional tax services. These are different tasks and should be listed in the accepted scope.

04 / Define the engagement

Know what is included at each stage.

Your accepted package or quotation is the working scope. Check the application, document, period or transaction limits that apply to your case, and ask for any additional work to be listed clearly.

Commercial brief and deed

Organise the partners’ instructions and prepare the agreed partnership documentation.

Execution guidance

Identify the applicable signing and stamping requirements for the instrument and state in your scope.

Registration support

Where included, prepare the state application and coordinate queries, evidence and the available registration record.

Client and professional reviewing the agreed work — A shared brief. Clear responsibilities.

The document checklist on this page separates the records to prepare from items that apply only in particular circumstances. Your case team confirms the final list and accepted formats before work starts.

05 / The details that matter

A deed should answer the questions partners will face.

Money in and money out

Authority and access

Exit and disagreement

Money in and money out

Distinguish capital contributions, advances, drawings, remuneration and profit shares. Agree what happens when more funds are needed.

Authority and access

Set approval rules for contracts, borrowing, bank operations and major purchases, with access to the firm’s books.

Exit and disagreement

Agree notice, valuation or settlement principles and a practical dispute process. Avoid leaving a partner’s departure entirely undefined.

06 / Your service journey

From your first brief to the final record.

STEP 01Understand the business

STEP 02Settle key terms

STEP 03Prepare the deed

STEP 04Approve and execute

STEP 05Complete scoped applications

STEP 06Retain final records

01
Understand the business
Collect the activity, partner count, premises state and intended start date.
02
Settle key terms
Record contributions, sharing ratios, duties, signing authority and exit expectations.
03
Prepare the deed
Draft the agreed arrangement and identify any points requiring further partner instructions.
04
Approve and execute
Collect consolidated feedback, final approval and complete the appropriate execution steps.
05
Complete scoped applications
Assist with firm registration or PAN and tax work only as listed in the order.
06
Retain final records
Hand over the signed deed, relevant receipts and the registration outcome when available.

The order of some activities may change after the initial review. Your approved scope determines the work, and any authority or third-party stage follows its applicable process.

07 / Plan the timing

A realistic schedule starts with readiness.

Drafting depends on agreement between the partners and receipt of a complete commercial brief. Execution scheduling and the relevant state registration process determine later stages. A dispute over terms should be resolved before signing.

STEP 01Information ready

STEP 02Review & approval

STEP 03Next-stage outcome

Preparation

A usable brief and complete records allow the team to confirm what can be prepared and what remains outstanding.

Your review

Prompt, consolidated answers and approval of factual details help prevent repeated document changes.

External stages

Authority processing, third-party evidence or the other party’s response may have a separate timetable. Ask which dependencies affect your case.

08 / Understand the quote

See the scope behind the fee.

The price basis should state deed drafting, revision allowance, state registration, PAN assistance and any tax bundle separately. Stamp duty, notary or other execution charges depend on the selected jurisdiction and scope.

Use the package and statutory-fee information displayed on this service page for the current commercial options. Before accepting a quotation, check its units, period, inclusions and any conditional additional work.

Itemised fee discussion with separate cost components — Professional work and other charges, clearly explained.

Professional work

The preparation, review, filing or advice expressly described in the accepted engagement.

Official or third-party amounts

Applicable government charges, taxes and external costs should be identified separately, with the relevant basis.

Additional scope

Extra documents, periods, classes, revisions or proceedings need a clear description and quotation when outside the original order.

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09 / What you receive

A handover you can keep and refer to.

Organised case documents and handover folder — Retain the final version and its supporting record.

Completion should leave you with the records named in your order. Review the deliverables below against the selected package, and distinguish a filed application or draft from an approval or final authority outcome.

Final partnership deed

The agreed draft or executed copy, according to the purchased scope.

Application evidence

Copies of submitted records, acknowledgements and the state registration evidence when issued.

Operating checklist

A practical list for banking, accounting, tax registrations and later changes in the firm.

10 / After this service

Keep the next responsibilities in view.

The completed engagement is one stage in the wider business or legal journey. These follow-up areas help you organise the next action and decide whether any additional service is needed.

Use one agreed version

All partners should retain the same signed deed and any later supplemental deeds.

Keep firm accounts

Record contributions, withdrawals and business transactions clearly rather than mixing them with personal transfers.

Review changes

A partner joining or leaving, a new address or changed sharing terms may require deed and registration updates.

Calendar and organised follow-up records — Assign an owner and a date to the next action.

11 / Compare the routes

Choose the scope that matches your situation.

These routes serve different needs. Use the differences to frame the initial discussion; the appropriate option follows a review of your facts and the current requirements.

Deed drafting

Firm registration

LLP incorporation

Deed drafting

Records the agreed partnership terms; does not by itself complete state registration.

Firm registration

A state process requiring its own application and evidence; requirements vary by jurisdiction.

LLP incorporation

Creates an incorporated LLP with a different liability and compliance framework.

12 / Prepare with care

Resolve the issues that can interrupt progress.

Confusing signing with registration

Check the order for both steps and ask what evidence will be provided for each.

Unclear authority

A generic deed may fail to reflect who can take important decisions in your actual business.

Ignoring state charges

Stamping, registration and execution costs should be assessed for the relevant state and instrument.

If something is uncertain, flag it in the brief. A clear question is more useful than an assumed fact that later needs to be corrected. Keep the complete current documents together so the review is based on one consistent record.

Professional checking documents and identifying missing details — A careful review before the next step.

13 / Working with Pirento Legal

Clarity at the points where your input matters.

Good coordination gives every stage a clear purpose. Your instructions and records support the professional’s assessment; the agreed scope explains the work and the expected handover.

A clear starting brief

Tell the team what you need, the relevant location or period and any time-sensitive issue. The first review establishes the information and professional scope required.

An agreed working scope

Check the selected package or quotation for deliverables, allowances and dependencies. Confirm additional work before it is treated as part of the case.

Review before the next action

Check factual details in the draft or application and provide consolidated feedback. Keep the approved version and completion evidence with your records.

Client and professional discussing the next steps — Your context. A considered next step.

15 / Ready to begin

Bring the right questions to the first discussion.

Start with a short description of what you need, the relevant records and any deadline. Use the checklist and process above to prepare your questions, then confirm the scope that fits your situation.

STEP 01Your situation

STEP 02The agreed scope

STEP 03A clear next action

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This guide explains the general service journey. The applicable route, legal position, documents and dates are assessed for the facts of the engagement. Authority approval or a particular dispute outcome cannot be promised.

Reference: Official guidance and legal resources · Content reviewed October 2026

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Documents Required for Partnership Firm Registration

Partnership Firm Registration — Packages and Professional Fees

Starter

Standard

Premium

Transparent Pricing & Regulatory Protection Guarantee

Required documents for Partnership Firm Registration

Documents and information to prepare

Only if applicable to your case

Put the terms of your partnership on a sound footing.

Make the next decision with greater clarity.

Clear commercial terms

Practical working rules

A route for change

The information that shapes your service.

Partner agreement

State and premises

Scope choice

Know what is included at each stage.

Commercial brief and deed

Execution guidance

Registration support

A deed should answer the questions partners will face.

Money in and money out

Authority and access

Exit and disagreement

From your first brief to the final record.

Understand the business

Settle key terms

Prepare the deed

Approve and execute

Complete scoped applications

Retain final records

A realistic schedule starts with readiness.

Preparation

Your review

External stages

See the scope behind the fee.

Professional work

Official or third-party amounts

Additional scope

A handover you can keep and refer to.

Final partnership deed

Application evidence

Operating checklist

Keep the next responsibilities in view.

Use one agreed version

Keep firm accounts

Review changes

Choose the scope that matches your situation.

Deed drafting

Firm registration

LLP incorporation

Resolve the issues that can interrupt progress.

Confusing signing with registration

Unclear authority

Ignoring state charges

Clarity at the points where your input matters.

A clear starting brief

An agreed working scope

Review before the next action

Other work you may want to consider.

LLP Registration

GST Registration

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Bring the right questions to the first discussion.

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