The Limited Partnership Agreement is a foundational document required for establishing and operating a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in India. This document becomes necessary when two or more partners wish to form a business entity that combines the flexibility of a partnership with the limited liability protection typically associated with companies. Governed by the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and associated rules, this agreement must be filed with the Registrar of Companies and serves as the constitution of the LLP. It details critical aspects such as capital contributions, profit sharing ratios, management rights, partner obligations, and dissolution procedures. The agreement is particularly useful for professional services firms, growing businesses, and enterprises seeking a more flexible alternative to traditional company structures while maintaining professional credibility and limited liability protection.

1. Parties: Identification and details of all partners entering into the LLP agreement

2. Background: Context of the partnership formation and brief description of the business purpose

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Partnership Name and Business: Official name of the LLP and nature of business activities

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the partnership and effective date

6. Capital Contributions: Initial and subsequent capital contributions by partners

7. Profit and Loss Sharing: Terms for distribution of profits and allocation of losses

8. Rights and Duties of Partners: Detailed responsibilities and rights of all partners

9. Management Structure: Management framework and decision-making processes

10. Partner Meetings: Procedures for conducting partner meetings and voting rights

11. Books and Records: Requirements for maintaining financial records and accounts

12. Bank Accounts: Banking arrangements and authorized signatories

13. Admission of New Partners: Process for admitting new partners to the LLP

14. Retirement and Resignation: Procedures for partner retirement or resignation

15. Death or Incapacity: Provisions dealing with death or incapacity of partners

16. Dissolution: Circumstances and procedures for partnership dissolution

17. Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms for resolving disputes between partners

18. Governing Law: Applicable law and jurisdiction

19. Notices: Process for serving notices between partners