There are no specific registration, filing or regulatory requirements for the formation of a partnership. Also partners do not have to have a formal agreement - a partnership can be formed just by working together.

The Partnership Act 1890 does apply, eg the sharing of profits and losses equally between the partners, regardless of the amount invested by each partner and sharing responsibility for debts and obligations. 

It is advisable in a commercial setting for a partnership agreement to be set up.

For more information contact John Davis head of our Company Secretarial team on 023 8085 7078 or email  john.davis@bllaw.co.uk.