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GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
Personal Liability of Owners: Unlimited
Federal Income Tax Treatment: Single level of taxation
Permitted Number of Owners: Unlimited
Permitted Types of Owners: No restrictions
Permitted Classes of Ownership Interests: Multiple classes are permitted
Duration of Entity: Limited
Special Allocation of Tax Items: Permitted if partnership tax treatment applies
Centralized Management: Managed by general partners
Transferability of Interests: Generally limited by state law and partnership agreement
Necessary Documentation: Usually a partnership agreement
Regulation of Issue and Sale of Interests: State partnership laws

 

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