Change Partnership Deed
The partners’ operational, financial, and practical aspects of the partnership are presented in a legal paper that is termed a partnership deed, better known as a partnership agreement. In the document, the specific obligations, rights and responsibilities of each partner are set out together with the collaboration’s everyday rules and decision-making procedures.
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INTRODUCTION
Know about Partnership deed and change
The partnership deed, which sets down the parameters for the business’s operations, is an essential document. Throughout the partnership’s life, the partners are required to follow the terms stated in the deed and refrain from acting outside of it. Consequently, partners may alter the partnership agreement to increase or decrease the range of operations or activities.
The partnership deed is an amendment to the original partnership deed and its (deed) form. To be signed, this requirement must be met. The aforementioned deed requires the payment of stamp duty in full. The additional deed will be considered registered if the firm is already listed on the Firms Registry records.
Reasons of change in Partnership Deed
Change of Partners and rights and responsibilities
It is, in fact, the most frequent justification for alteration. With the expansion of the firm, any current partners may not be able to continue or may need to be joined. A supplemental partnership deed for a change of partners is signed in each of these situations—appointment, addition, removal, resignation, or death of a partner.
Change Business Activity or name
As said, the firm is limited to the actions specified in the agreement. As a result, the partners must update the partnership deed's business provision to list any new activities if they are obliged to engage in new business. Additionally, by eliminating abandoned activities, the alteration may be made to limit the scope of activities.
Change capital and profit sharing ratio
If a firm needs funds, its partners also require a return. To meet additional needs or grow the firm, more cash may be needed. A change in ownership or profit sharing usually corresponds with a change in capital. Both would need the partnership deed to be changed. Additional stamp duty must be paid to the government in addition to the capital change.
Change other clauses
By completing the supplemental deed, changes to the partnership name, the company address, the opening of a branch office, etc., can become effective. Additional provisions address things like term and condition changes for appointments, notice periods for resignation and changes in power of attorney, partnership jurisdiction, how the partnership is dissolved, and how long it lasts.
A LIST OF DOCUMENTS
Documents required to modify Partnership deed
PAN Card
Self-attested PAN card of the director to be appointed
Partnership Deed
Original Partnership Deed, including any amended language
Proof from new partner
A copy of the new partner's PAN card and, if required, proof of address
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- Stamp duty paid on the deed
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Process to modify Partnership Deed
Day 1
- Consultancy and assistance for conversion
- Collection of basic information & documents
Day 2 - 4
- Drafting of the supplementary deed
- After signing, review and give the deed.
Day 5 - 7
- The necessary Stamp Duty payment
- Notary on the additional deed that was signed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The required stamp duty is paid on the agreement once the specialists have created the deed and the partners have confirmed it. The signatures of all partners attesting to their acceptance of the modification come after the deed is notarized.
- Stamp duty varies and is determined by the relevant State law of the company. It is computed using the capital contribution that goes into the modification. On the other hand, in the event that there is no change in capital, the additional deed must be executed and stamp duty of Rs 100/-(included in package cost) paid. In addition to the above mentioned amount, stamp duty must be paid individually.
- Any changes to the original partnership agreement must also be reported to the Registrar of Firms (RoF) provided it is properly registered with the RoF.
- The notary and partners’ signatures on the deed will mark the effective date of the modifications. A partnership deed’s certificate of modification needs to be obtained upon execution if it is registered.
- A new partner may be added in accordance with the terms of the current Partnership Deed. The new partner must meet all requirements specified in the deed, if any. Together with the terms and conditions of joining, the date of addition, and other pertinent information, the partnership deed must reflect the change in partners.
- Through a resignation letter, the departing partner should first inform current partners of his intention to leave. The notification duration may be as specified in the DIN and determined upon. Moreover, a supplementary document with a list of all the terms and details of the exit must be signed by all partners, including the departing partner.
