Register a limited partnership

You do not need to register a partnership unless it is:

• a limited liability partnership (LLP)
• an incorporated limited partnership (ILP).

Limited liability partnership (LLP)

A limited liability partnership is a business with 2 or more people which limits the liability of the limited partners. It must have at least 1 general partner and at least 1 limited partner.

Learn more about limited liability partnerships.

To register:

• fill out this registration form (this is not the same form as below)
• make sure that all partners (limited and general) sign the form
• attach all your documentation
• pay the required fee
• lodge the form with us.

Incorporated limited partnerships (ILPs)

An ILP is a more complex agreement between partners.

Learn more about incorporated limited partnerships.

You can only apply to be an incorporated limited partnership if you are:

• a venture capital limited partnership (VCLP)
• an early stage venture capital limited partnership (ESVCLP)
• an Australian venture capital fund of funds (AFOF)
• a venture capital management partnership (VCMP)
• intending to be any of the above.

To register:

• fill out this registration form (this is not the same form as above)
• make sure that all partners (limited and general) sign the form, or have an authorised person sign for them
• attach all your documentation
• pay the required fee
• lodge the form with us.