Form a General Partnership. Simple. Unlimited liability.
A General Partnership (GP) is the simplest multi-owner business structure: two or more people doing business together. No state filing required to form (in most states); the partnership exists from the moment partners start operating jointly. Critical drawback: all partners have unlimited personal liability for partnership debts and other partners' actions. Modern alternatives (LLC, LP) almost always preferred. We form when GP is specifically needed.
How we handle General Partnership, end-to-end.
A General Partnership (GP) is the simplest multi-owner business structure: two or more people doing business together.
Should you actually use a GP?
For most modern uses, LLC or LP is better (limited liability for owners). GP makes sense for: regulated professional partnerships in states limiting alternatives, very small temporary projects, situations where partners genuinely want unlimited shared liability.
Partnership agreement
Without a written agreement, RUPA (Revised Uniform Partnership Act) default rules apply: 50/50 split regardless of contribution, every partner has veto, partnership dissolves when one partner leaves. Defaults are usually not what partners want.
EIN + tax setup
GP files Form 1065 (Partnership Return). Each partner receives Schedule K-1 reporting their share of income. Need an EIN.
DBA filing (optional)
If operating under a name other than partners' names, file DBA in operating jurisdiction. We coordinate.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Transparent general partnership pricing.
Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.
Partnership agreement only
Partnership agreement drafted for partners already operating as a general partnership. Replaces RUPA defaults with what partners actually want. EIN included.
Get startedGP + LLC conversion
Take an existing GP and convert to multi-member LLC. Better liability protection. State law transition. Partnership tax treatment preserved. Strongly recommended over staying as GP.
Get startedProfessional partnership
For licensed professionals (lawyers, accountants, doctors) in states limiting LLC use. State-specific filings and bar/licensing coordination.
Get startedAbout the General Partnership Formation Service.
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Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.
Trust you can verify
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A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
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