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Limited Partnership

When it's time for investors, a limited partnership may be right for you.

  • Bring in limited partners who invest but are shielded from personal liability.
  • Designate general partners who manage the business.

Pricing starts at $149 + filing fees

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1. Answer a few easy questions in as little as 15 minutes.

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2. We'll assemble your documents and file them with the Secretary of State.

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3. You'll receive your completed LP package in the mail, along with easy instructions for next steps.

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$149

+ state fees

Basic Limited Partnership Package + Popular Options

Preliminary clearance of your LP's name

Completion and filing of your Certificate of Limited Partnership

Non-personalized partnership certificates

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$259

+ state fees

Basic Limited Partnership Package + Popular Options

Preliminary clearance of your LP's name

Completion and filing of your Certificate of Limited Partnership

Personalized partnership certificates and transfer ledger

Deluxe Limited Partnership kit embossed with your company name

Official partnership seal

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Express Gold

$379

+ state fees

All-Inclusive Rush Package

Preliminary clearance of your LP's name

Completion and filing of your Certificate of Limited Partnership

Personalized partnership certificates and transfer ledger

Deluxe Limited Partnership kit embossed with your company name

Official partnership seal

Priority Rush service (7-10 business days)

Discounted, expedited Federal Tax ID (EIN)

Two-day delivery of final package

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Common questions

What are some advantages of forming a limited partnership?
A limited partnership can take on investors while allowing the general partners to focus on running the business.

Limited partners are shielded from most liability.

Limited partners can leave or be replaced without any need to dissolve the partnership.
In a limited partnership, what is each partner's liability?
The personal liability of a limited partner is limited to the capital that the partner has invested. A general partner is personally liable for all business debts or claims.
How do I create a limited partnership?
You'll need to take some steps to register your LP with your state, but we'll help you through them—from clearing your LP's name to the filing of your certificate. It's also a good idea to create a limited partnership agreement, which spells out details of the partnership.

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Form a Limited Partnership (LP) with LegalZoom

A limited partnership is a partnership formed by two or more people, with at least one person acting as the general partner and at least one person in the role of limited partner. The general partner in a limited partnership has management authority and personal liability while the limited partner acts as a passive investor with no management authority. One of the most notable advantages of a limited partnership is that it makes it easier to attract investors since the only liability for limited partners is the capital they invest in the business. Other advantages of a limited partnership include personal asset protection (for limited partners) and pass-through taxation. In order to form a limited partnership, you'll need to file certificate of limited partnership with the appropriate state agency (usually the Secretary of State). It's also a good idea to create a limited partnership agreement, which spells out the details of the partnership. Form a limited partnership online with LegalZoom. The process is simple and affordable.