Start a Partnership the Right Way — With an Expert.

Form your Partnership with expert guidance. Kick Start Companies makes partnership formation simple, affordable, and stress-free.

Choose Your Partnership Type

Decide between a General Partnership, Limited Partnership (LP), or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) based on your business needs.

Name Your Partnership

Select a unique business name that complies with your state's naming requirements and register it with the appropriate state agency.

Draft a Partnership Agreement

Create a written agreement outlining each partner's contributions, responsibilities, profit sharing, and decision-making authority.

Register with the State

File the necessary formation documents with your state. LPs and LLPs require formal registration; GPs may only need a DBA.

Obtain an EIN

Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS for tax purposes and opening a business bank account.

Get Required Licenses & Permits

Research and obtain any business licenses or permits required in your state, county, or city to operate legally.

General Partnership (GP)

All partners share equal responsibility for management and personal liability for business debts.

Limited Partnership (LP)

Includes general partners who manage the business and limited partners who invest but have limited liability.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

All partners have limited personal liability protection, commonly used by professionals.

Family Limited Partnership

A type of LP used for estate planning and transferring assets within a family.