Partnership Firm Registration: Form No. 1 (Delhi)
Prepare the statement for registering a partnership firm with the Registrar of Firms, Delhi, with each partner's details and verification.
What it is
A partnership firm is registered by filing a statement with the Registrar of Firms of the State under Section 58 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. The statement gives the firm name, the principal place of business, other places of business, the name and permanent address of each partner, the date each joined, and the duration of the firm. It is signed and verified by every partner. This template follows the layout of the Delhi Form No. 1 and adds a checklist of documents to file with it.
When it is used
- Registering a new partnership firm in Delhi.
- Registering an existing unregistered firm before it needs to file a suit.
- Banks, tenders or licensing authorities ask for a registered firm.
What the template covers
- Name of the firm
- Principal and other places of business
- Partners, permanent addresses and dates of joining
- Minors admitted to the benefits of partnership
- Duration of the firm
- Signatures, verification by each partner and witness
- Checklist of documents
Details you will need
The generator asks for the following. Fields marked with an asterisk in the form are required; the rest can be left blank and filled in later in Word.
Firm
Name of the Firm; Principal Place of Business (full address); Other Places of Business (one per line); Duration of the Firm; Term / Venture Details (if not at will); Date of Partnership Deed
Partners
Partners (and minors admitted to benefits): Full Name, Relation, Father's / Husband's Name, Age (years), Religion (asked in the verification), Permanent Address in Full, Date of Joining the Firm, Minor admitted to benefits?, Guardian (if minor)
Filing
Registrar's Office; Station (place of signing); Date of Application
Witness
Witness Name; Witness Capacity; Enrolment / Membership No.; Witness Address
Stamp duty, registration and filing
Registration is optional, but under Section 69 an unregistered firm cannot sue a third party to enforce a contract, and a partner cannot sue the firm or other partners on rights under the deed. Later changes in partners, name or places of business must be reported to the Registrar (Sections 60 to 63). The registration fee and the current filing procedure in Delhi should be checked with the Registrar of Firms, Delhi before filing.
Generate the Partnership Firm Registration — Form No. 1 (Delhi)
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Frequently asked questions
Is partnership registration compulsory in Delhi?
No. It is optional, but an unregistered firm cannot enforce its contracts in court against third parties.
Can a firm be registered after it starts business?
Yes. A firm can apply for registration at any time; registration does not have retrospective effect for suits filed earlier.
What documents are filed with Form No. 1?
Usually the partnership deed, proof of the principal place of business, and identity and address proof of the partners. Check the current list with the Registrar of Firms, Delhi.
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