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Partnership

A partnership is a business structure where 2-20 people share ownership and responsibility for the business.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Disadvantages

✅  Relatively simple and inexpensive to set up

✅  Shared workload and complementary skills

✅  Minimal reporting requirements

✅  Shared startup costs and resources

✅  Tax advantages through income splitting

✅  Broader management base

Disadvantages

Disadvantages

Disadvantages

❌  Joint liability for business debts

❌  Each partner is liable for the actions of other partners

❌  Potential for disputes between partners

❌  Profits must be shared

❌  Decision-making can be complex

Registration Requirements

  • Create a partnership agreement (recommended but not legally required)
  • Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)  for the partnership
  • Apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Register your business name
  • Register for GST  if turnover exceeds $75,000

Resources

  • Information for registered partnerships ►

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