Tax Guide for Small Businesses 20 20 /2
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2.1.2 Partnership
A partnership (or unincorporated joint venture) is the relationship existing between two or more persons who join together to carry on a trade, business or profession. A partnership is not a separate legal person or taxpayer. 1 The profits are taxed in the hands of each partner according to the relevant share of the partnership profits. 2 Each person contributes money, property, labour or skills and shares in the profits and losses of the partnership. A partnership is similar to a sole proprietorship except that a group of owners replaces the sole proprietor. Some advantages of a partnership are that – • it is easy to establish and operate; • it has greater financial strength; • it combines the different skills of the partners; and • each partner has a personal interest in the business. Some disadvantages of a partnership are as follows: • Unlimited liability of the partners (excluding silent partners who have limited liability). • Each partner may be held liable for the debts of the business. One partner who is not exercising sound judgment could cause the loss of the assets of the partnership as well as the personal assets of all the partners. • Authority for decision-making is shared and different opinions could slow the process down. • It is not a legal entity. • Lesser degree of business continuity, since the partnership legally dissolves every time a partner joins or leaves the partnership. 1 A partnership is, however, regarded as a separate person for VAT purposes as it is included in the definition of “person” in section 1(1) of the VAT Act. 2 This is unlike the position under the VAT legislation where the partnership itself (being a “person”) may be required to register for VAT and must account separately from the partners for the VAT on any taxable supplies made and received. |
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