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Partnership firm registration

साझेदारी फर्म दर्ता

Responsible office

Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (urban areas), or the local level; industrial partnership firms go to the Department of Industry or a cottage and small industry office

वाणिज्य, आपूर्ति तथा उपभोक्ता संरक्षण विभाग / स्थानीय तह

Official website

Who can applyTwo or more people who want to run a business together as partners under a written partnership deed.

Typical timeNo official processing time found; confirm at the office. Law-firm estimate (secondary): 3–7 working days.

Taxes / chargesNot stated

01 · Before you apply

Essential information

Legal basis

Partnership Act 2020 (साझेदारी ऐन, २०२०); Industrial Enterprise Act 2076 for industrial firms; Local Government Operation Act 2074

Fee information as of

DOI table: latest found (page updated 2081-01-25 BS); DoCSCP fee not found

Source updated

2081-01-25 BS (DOI fee page)

Data confidence

low

02 · Prepare

Documents you need

Bring original documents together with readable photocopies. Names, dates and record details should match across every document.

Application form in the prescribed format
Partnership deed (साझेदारी सम्झौता) signed by all partners
Photocopies of all partners' citizenship certificates
Passport-size photographs of the partners (number not published; confirm)
Rental agreement or ownership proof for the business premises
Ward office recommendation (वडा सिफारिस), where required
Industrial partnership firms at DOI: original fee receipt/bank voucher, any required permit, and a TOR, IEE or EIA where applicable

03 · At the office

Step-by-step process

1
Agree and sign the partnership deed
2
Find out which office registers your firm in your area (DoCSCP, the local level, or an industry office for manufacturing)
3
Get a ward recommendation if required
4
Submit the application with the deed, citizenship copies, photos and premises documents
5
The office verifies the documents and approves the name; premises may be inspected
6
Pay the registration fee
7
Collect the partnership firm registration certificate, then register for PAN at the Inland Revenue Office

04 · Cost

Fees and charges

Registration fee at DoCSCP (commercial/service partnership)

Not published — confirm at the office

Industrial partnership firm at DOI: fixed capital up to Rs 1 lakh

Department of Industry schedule (page updated 2081-01-25 BS)

Registration Rs 600; renewal Rs 100

Industrial partnership firm at DOI: Rs 1–3 lakh

Registration Rs 2,000; renewal Rs 125

Industrial partnership firm at DOI: Rs 3–5 lakh

Registration Rs 4,000; renewal Rs 150

Industrial partnership firm at DOI: Rs 5–20 lakh

Registration Rs 7,000; renewal Rs 200

Industrial partnership firm at DOI: Rs 20 lakh – 1 crore

Registration Rs 10,000; renewal Rs 250

Industrial partnership firm at DOI: Rs 1–5 crore

Registration Rs 15,000; renewal Rs 300

05 · Digital options

Online services

Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection Department of Industry IMIS (industrial firms)

06 · Read carefully

Important notes

DoCSCP's current partnership registration and renewal fees, renewal deadline and late fine were not found online; confirm at the office.
DOI's fee table applies to industries registered as partnership firms and is shown for comparison.
Fees and requirements for local-level registration vary by municipality.

07 · Where to go