Partnership Agreement Template - Alliance for Contractors

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

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Partnership Name:  

Date of Agreement:  

State of Formation:  

1. PARTNERSHIP FORMATION AND STRUCTURE

1.1 Formation

This Partnership Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on   by and between the following parties ("Partners"):

Partner 1:

Name:  

Address:  

License Number:  

Partner 2:

Name:  

Address:  

License Number:  

1.2 Partnership Purpose

The partnership is formed for the purpose of conducting contracting business, including but not limited to:  

1.3 Partnership Duration

This partnership shall commence on   and shall continue until dissolved in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

2. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND OWNERSHIP

2.1 Initial Capital Contributions

Each partner shall contribute the following initial capital:

  • Partner 1: $  ( % ownership)
  • Partner 2: $  ( % ownership)

2.2 Additional Contributions

Additional capital contributions may be required by unanimous consent of all partners. The failure of any partner to make required additional contributions may result in dilution of their ownership percentage or other remedies as determined by the remaining partners.

2.3 Capital Accounts

Individual capital accounts shall be maintained for each partner, reflecting initial contributions, additional contributions, allocated profits and losses, and distributions.

3. PROFIT AND LOSS SHARING

3.1 Profit Distribution

Net profits of the partnership shall be distributed among partners in the following percentages:

  • Partner 1:  %
  • Partner 2:  %

3.2 Loss Allocation

Net losses shall be allocated among partners in the same percentages as profit distribution, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3.3 Distribution Schedule

Profit distributions shall be made   (monthly/quarterly/annually) following the close of each accounting period, subject to cash flow requirements and capital reserve needs.

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4. MANAGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING

4.1 Management Authority

The partnership shall be managed by:

  • ☐ All partners jointly (unanimous consent required)
  • ☐ Majority vote of partners
  • ☐ Designated managing partner:  

4.2 Major Decisions

The following decisions require unanimous consent of all partners:

  • Admission of new partners
  • Amendment of this partnership agreement
  • Sale or encumbrance of partnership assets exceeding $ 
  • Taking loans exceeding $ 
  • Dissolution of the partnership

4.3 Day-to-Day Operations

Each partner is authorized to bind the partnership in the ordinary course of business up to $  per transaction without consent from other partners.

5. INDIVIDUAL PARTNER RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Partner Roles

Partner 1 Responsibilities:

 

Partner 2 Responsibilities:

 

5.2 Time Commitment

Each partner agrees to devote   hours per week to partnership business and shall not engage in competing business activities without written consent of other partners.

5.3 Performance Standards

Partners shall perform their duties with the skill and diligence of a reasonable contractor and in the best interests of the partnership.

6. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

6.1 Banking and Accounts

The partnership shall maintain business accounts at  . Check signing authority shall be held by:  

6.2 Accounting Records

Complete and accurate books of account shall be maintained using   accounting method. All partners shall have access to partnership books and records.

6.3 Annual Financial Statements

Annual financial statements shall be prepared by   and distributed to all partners within 90 days of year-end.

6.4 Tax Matters

Partner designated as Tax Matters Partner:  

7. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

7.1 Required Insurance

The partnership shall maintain the following insurance coverage:

  • General liability: Minimum $ 
  • Professional liability: Minimum $ 
  • Workers' compensation: As required by law
  • Commercial auto: Minimum $ 

7.2 Liability Allocation

Partners shall be jointly and severally liable for partnership obligations. Internal allocation of liability shall follow ownership percentages unless specific negligence or misconduct is attributable to an individual partner.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1 Mediation

Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation through a qualified mediator agreed upon by the parties.

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8.2 Arbitration

If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in   under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

8.3 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of  .

9. NON-COMPETE AND CONFIDENTIALITY

9.1 Non-Compete

During the term of this partnership and for   years following termination, partners agree not to compete directly with the partnership within   miles of current operations.

9.2 Confidentiality

Partners shall maintain confidentiality of all proprietary business information, customer lists, trade secrets, and financial information of the partnership.

9.3 Non-Solicitation

Partners agree not to solicit partnership employees or customers for   years following termination of this Agreement.

10. PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION

10.1 Dissolution Events

The partnership shall be dissolved upon:

  • Unanimous agreement of all partners
  • Death or permanent incapacity of a partner
  • Withdrawal of a partner with 90 days written notice
  • Material breach of this Agreement that remains uncured for 30 days after written notice

10.2 Valuation Method

Partnership assets shall be valued by independent appraisal. Business goodwill shall be valued at   times average annual net income for the preceding three years.

10.3 Buy-Out Procedures

In case of withdrawal or termination of a partner, remaining partners may purchase the departing partner's interest at fair market value, payable over   years at  % annual interest.

11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

11.1 Amendment

This Agreement may only be amended by written document signed by all partners.

11.2 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11.3 Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns of the parties.

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SIGNATURES

Partner 1:

Signature

Print Name:  

Date:  

Partner 2:

Signature

Print Name:  

Date:  

Witness:

Signature

Print Name:  

Date:  

Notary Public:

Signature and Seal

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