Uniform Partnership Act (UPA): A fundamental law that governs partnerships in the United States, providing basic rules for formation, operation, and dissolution of partnerships

Revised Uniform Partnership Act (RUPA): An updated version of the UPA that has been adopted by most states, providing modern rules for partnership governance and operations

State Partnership Laws: State-specific variations of partnership legislation that may modify or supplement the UPA/RUPA requirements

Internal Revenue Code - Partnership Provisions: Federal tax laws specifically governing partnership taxation, including requirements for filing partnership returns and reporting partnership income

IRS Partnership Regulations: Detailed IRS rules and requirements for partnership tax treatment, distributions, and reporting obligations

EIN Requirements: Federal requirements for obtaining and maintaining an Employer Identification Number for the partnership

State Registration Requirements: State-specific rules for registering and maintaining a partnership, including filing requirements and fees

State Tax Regulations: State-specific tax rules and obligations applicable to partnerships operating within the state

Business Licensing Requirements: General and industry-specific licensing requirements for operating a partnership business

Employment Laws: Federal and state employment regulations that apply if the partnership will have employees

Liability Laws: Laws governing partnership and partner liability, including provisions for limited and general partnerships

Securities Laws: Federal and state securities regulations that may apply if the partnership involves investment activities or raising capital

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements that apply to partnerships operating in specific industries or professional fields

Professional Licensing Requirements: Specific licensing and certification requirements for partnerships providing professional services