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For certain licensed professionals, a AdobeStock_249826261-300x200 (LLP) offers an alternative to general and limited partnerships and limited liability companies and can offer several advantages over those business entities. The California partnerships lawyers at Structure Law Group can help you decide if an LLP is the right choice for your own business.

Only Certain Professionals Need Apply

Unlike a general partnership (GP), limited partnership (LP) or even a limited liability company (LLC), not everyone can form a limited liability partnership (LLP). California law currently limits LLPs to individuals licensed in one of the following professions:

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Starting a business partnership can be very exciting. You are ready to hit the ground running with your new venture. However, you will want to pause and make sure you have your legal interests well documented and in order before you jump into starting the business. The corporate attorneys at Structure Law Group understand the intricacies of forming a partnership and putting safeguards in place should a problem later arise.

California Partnership Legal Classifications

General Partnership

Many partnerships begin among friends or individuals with similar interests who have a business idea together. However, having a good business idea and being able to cooperate to actually run a successful partnership are two very different things. In many cases, you may realize that your partner is not pulling his or her own weight or is even bringing the business down through his or her actions, or lack thereof. In such situations, you may naturally wonder what you have to do to remove that partner from the partnership and continue running the company without them.

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Unfortunately, simply removing a partner and continuing with business as usual is often much harder than it seems. Your options should be closely evaluated depending on your specific circumstances.  Having the assistance from a San Jose partnership attorney will help your business establish a binding partnership agreement that will allow the business to run smoothly and efficiently even if a situation arises between partners.

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