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Not all business structures that are available under the New York Business Corporations Law are included; only the most common ones are within our Step-By-Step Incorporation Guide Info sheets.  \nGENERAL PARTNERSHIP DEFINED  \nA general partnership is a two or more-person owned/controlled business. All partners are jointly and severally liable for partnership debts.  \nGENERAL PARTNERSHIP  \nLIMITED PARTNERSHIP  \n􀂃 All partners are jointly and severally liable for partnerships debts  \n􀂃 Publication not required  \n􀂃 Ownership is divided among partners or as written in Partnership Agreement (PA)  \no Existence ends with death of partner or per terms of PA  \n􀂃 Limited partners are liable only up to capital they invested in the partnership  \n􀂃 General partner is personally liable for all partnership debts  \n􀂃 Certificate of Publication is required  \n􀂃 Ownership is the same as General Partnership, except:  \no General partners have more control then limited partners  \nSTEP-BY-STEP >>>  \nVerify availability of and secure a business name.  \no This can be done through a free search here: [https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/bus_entity_search.html](https://www.dos.ny.gov/corps/bus_entity_search.html)  \n[File a Certificate of Assumed Name](File a Certificate of Assumed Name) ([if applicable](if applicable)) [:](:)  \no Filing Fee: $25 for Certificate of Assumed Name plus county clerk fees for each county the business intends to do business.  \no $100 for each county within NYC, and $25 for each county outside NYC.  \no Form can be found here: [https://www.dos.ny.gov/forms/corporations/1338-f.pdf](https://www.dos.ny.gov/forms/corporations/1338-f.pdf).  \nSTEP-BY-STEP continued>>>  \nExecute a Partnership Agreement  \no The agreement sets out the responsibilities of each partner, and the procedural rules for partnership governance.  \no Partnership agreement templates can be found online or with your local small business development center.  \nObtain professional licenses (if applicable).  \no Helpful links to identify possible licenses or permits: [http://www.nys-permits.org/](http://www.nys-permits.org/)  \nObtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)  \no Must file Form SS-4 found here : [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs)pdf/fss4.pdf or complete the online application found here [https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self)employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-einonline.  \nIf you have employees, register for Unemployment Insurance Tax and Employee Withholding Tax:  \no  [https://labor.ny.gov/ui/employer.shtm](https://labor.ny.gov/ui/employer.shtm).  \nIf you are selling taxable goods or services, you will need to obtain a Certificate of Authority:  \no To find proper form visit: [https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/multi/register_license.htm](https://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/multi/register_license.htm).  \nObtain Other Relevant Insurance: Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, etc.  \nDone!  \nThe production of this info-sheet was sponsored by the generous  \nsupport of the following sponsors:  \nPart of this programming was made possible by funding from the USDA, which is an equal opportunity provider,  \nand employer.","cbCaigBUPrjqsJhO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigBUPrjqsJhO","pdf",860813,"English","# Step-by-Step Incorporation Guide\n## General Partnership Defined\n## General Partnership vs Limited Partnership\n## Step-by-Step Checklist\n## Next Steps","[{\"question\":\"What is a general partnership in New York State?\",\"answer\":\"A general partnership is a business owned or controlled by two or more people. 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