eSign Your Partnership Deed Online with Aadhaar
All partners can sign from anywhere in India. Legally valid under the Indian Partnership Act 1932 and IT Act 2000. ₹15 per signature.
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What is Partnership Deed?
A partnership deed is the legal document that formally establishes a partnership firm in India. It spells out the relationship between two or more partners who come together to run a business, sharing profits and liabilities. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 governs partnerships and while a written deed isn't strictly mandatory for forming a partnership, it's practically essential — without it, disputes about profit sharing, decision-making, or partner exits become impossible to resolve fairly.
A well-drafted partnership deed covers: the name and business address of the firm, the nature of business, the capital contribution of each partner, profit and loss sharing ratios, the roles and responsibilities of each partner, the rules for admitting or removing partners, and the procedure for dissolving the partnership.
Traditionally, partnership deeds are signed on stamp paper (₹500-5,000+ depending on state and capital contribution) by all partners in the physical presence of each other. With Aadhaar eSign, each partner can sign from their own city or country, reducing the setup time from weeks to minutes.
Sign your partnership deed in 3 simple steps
No printing. No scanning. Just drop your PDF and sign.
Draft your partnership deed on stamp paper
Prepare the deed on appropriate stamp paper for your state. Scan or save it as a PDF with all partner details filled in.
Upload the PDF and add all partners as signers
Drop the deed into SignSetu. Enter each partner's name and email. Each partner gets a secure signing link.
Each partner signs with Aadhaar OTP
Partners sign in sequence or in parallel (their choice). Each partner verifies identity via Aadhaar OTP independently. Once all signatures are complete, everyone receives the final signed deed.
Who uses SignSetu for partnership deeds?
Real scenarios where Aadhaar eSign saves days of coordination.
Startup co-founders
Formalize your early-stage partnership before incorporating. Each co-founder can sign from wherever they are.
Family businesses
Document profit sharing and roles among family members. Aadhaar eSign works even if some partners are in different cities.
Small businesses
Register your partnership firm with the Registrar. Most state registrars now accept eSigned deeds along with stamp paper.
Professional firms
Law firms, consulting firms, and CA partnerships can formalize profit sharing and responsibilities digitally.
Essential clauses in a partnership deed
Make sure your partnership deed includes these clauses before you sign.
- Name and address of the partnership firm
- Names, addresses, and Aadhaar/PAN of all partners
- Nature of business and commencement date
- Duration of partnership (fixed term or at-will)
- Capital contribution by each partner (cash or assets)
- Profit and loss sharing ratio between partners
- Roles and responsibilities of each partner
- Rules for admitting new partners or removing existing ones
- Dispute resolution mechanism
- Dissolution procedure and asset distribution
- Banking authority and signature requirements
- Books of accounts and audit arrangements
Common mistakes to avoid
Legal validity of an eSigned partnership deed
Partnership deeds are eligible for Aadhaar eSign under Section 3A of the IT Act, 2000. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 doesn't require notarization or registration for the deed itself (though registering the firm is separate). However, partnership deeds must be executed on stamp paper of the appropriate denomination — this varies by state and is typically based on the capital contribution. Once stamped, the PDF can be eSigned by all partners. The eSigned version is legally valid and admissible as evidence. For firm registration with the state Registrar of Firms, the eSigned + stamped deed is usually accepted alongside the application.
Reference: Indian Partnership Act 1932 + Section 3A, IT Act 2000
Powered by eMudhra
Every signature is processed via eMudhra, a CCA-licensed eSign Service Provider (ESP) authorized under the IT Act, 2000.
Important note
Partnership deeds must be on stamp paper (₹500-5,000 depending on state and capital). The eSign handles the signature but stamp duty must be paid separately via e-stamp or physical stamp paper. If registering the firm with the Registrar, check their acceptance of eSigned documents.
Transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing
Pay only for what you sign. No subscription. No minimums.
2 partners = ₹30, 3 partners = ₹45, etc.
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Everything about eSigning your partnership deed in India.
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