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Partnership Agreement Involving Silent Partner

Agreement made on the ___________________ (date), between __________________

(Name of Partner) of __________________________________________________________

_________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code), referred to herein as

Buyer, and ______________________ (Name of Silent Partner), of ____________________

________________________________________________________ (street address, city,

county, state, zip code), referred to herein as SP.

Whereas, Partner and SP desire to form a business partnership; and

Whereas, both parties desire that Partner shall manage and control the business, and SP shall have no control over the business; and

SP shall not be identified with the business;

Now, therefore In consideration of the matters described above, and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

1.Business and Duration

This Agreement is for the establishment of a business partnership to be called

________________________ (name of partnership), for the purposes of (description of

purpose) ___________________________________________________________________,

and to operate for a period of ______ (number of years) years, commencing on

_________________ (date of commencement), and terminating on _________________

(date of termination).

2.Place of Business

The principal place of business of the Partnership shall be ________________________

____________________________________________________ (street address, city, state,

zip code). The principal place of business may be relocated at any time by Partner on giving

______ (number) days' prior written notice of the change and the new location to SP.

3.Contributions of Parties

Partner shall contribute $_______________ in cash and property described as

(description of property) ______________________________________________________

_________________________________________, appraised at $_______________ in value,

to the capital of the Partnership. SP shall contribute $_______________ in cash and the use of

office and business facilities described as follows: (description of office and facilities)

____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________. The appraised value of the office and business facilities is

stipulated to be $_______________. Partner shall have a _______% interest and SP shall

have a _______% interest in the Partnership.

4.Additional Contributions

At any time a determination is made by a consensus of the parties that additional capital is required by the Partnership, either to meet current and expected obligations or to finance expanded operations, the parties shall contribute that share of the necessary amount in direct proportion to their respective interests in the Partnership.

5.Interest on Contributions

All interest earned on any capital contributions made by the parties shall be payable in its entirety to the Partnership capital account.

6.Duties of Partner

Partner shall be responsible for the complete management, control, and policies pertaining to the operation and conduct of the business, including all personnel, purchasing, sales, and contractual matters. Partner shall devote all of Partner's time to the operation and management of the Partnership business. Partner shall not alter the capital of the Partnership, reinvest profits, or incur indebtedness in excess of $____________ without the prior written

consent of SP.

7.Duties of SP

SP shall not participate in or interfere with the operation of the Partnership in any

manner. SP's name shall not be used in the firm name, nor shall there be any reference to SP's name in the certificate for doing business under a fictitious name, if such certificate is required. SP shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine all Partnership books and records.

8.Expenses

All regular or normal business expenses, such as costs of materials, supplies, and services, salaries, office and building operating expenses, advertising and promotional expenses, and sales expenses shall be paid by the Partnership from gross income. If the expenses cannot be paid for a period of (NUMBER) days, for lack of assets, additional contributions shall be required from the parties as provided in Section 4.

9.Salary

Partner shall receive a monthly salary of $____________ in payment for Partner's

management services and work within the Partnership. SP shall receive no salary. Partner's salary shall be paid from the Partnership gross income and deducted before any distribution of profits or losses shall be made.

10.Salary Draw

Each of the parties shall be entitled to draw a monthly sum from the Partnership of

_______% of the share that the specific party received of the distributable profits for the

preceding year. The amount so drawn will be charged against the partner's share of the current year's distributable profits, when distribution is made.

11.Profits and Losses

Within ________ (number) days after the close of the Partnership fiscal year, the net

profits or losses shall be divided between the parties in proportion to their interests in the Partnership. The total amount distributed to each party shall be reduced by the total sum that the party received as a draw during the fiscal year. The Partnership net profit shall be calculated as follows: (description of method calculation of net profit) __________________________

____________________________________________________________________________.

12.Bank Accounts

The Partnership shall maintain a business bank account in the name of the firm at

_____________________________ (name of bank), located at ________________________

____________________________________________________________ (address of bank).

Partner shall be authorized to sign all business checks solely and separately.

13.Books and Records

Partner shall maintain a complete and accurate set of records and books of all financial transactions of the Partnership. These books and records shall be audited annually by an independent certified public accountant, and all books and records shall be open for an inspection by SP at all reasonable times.

14.Accounting

Partnership’s fiscal year shall commence on _________________ (date) and terminate

on _________________ (date) each year. Within _______ (number) days after the close of

each fiscal year an annual inventory and accounting shall be commenced. The results of the annual inventory and accounting shall be used to determine the annual net profits or losses for distribution as specified in Section 11. Special audits or accountings of the Partnership records may be conducted at any time either party determines a necessity for an audit or accounting.

15.Insurance

A policy of insurance on the lives of Partner and SP in the form of a cross-purchase

Agreement shall be procured from _______________________________(name of insurance

company). The minimum provisions of the policy shall be as provided in Exhibit A, which is attached and incorporated by reference.

16.Mandatory Arbitration

Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.

17.Death of a Partner

Partner shall immediately authorize an accounting on the death of SP, and a valuation

of SP's proportional share shall be made. The valuation shall be determined by an appraisal of SP's share, including SP’s share of Partnership goodwill. Partner shall use the insurance proceeds provided for in Section 14 to pay the estate of SP, and subsequently may continue the business. On the death of Partner, SP shall immediately proceed to dissolve the Partnership and wind up operations. The proportionate share of the Partnership owed to Partner shall be paid to Partner's estate. The surviving Partner shall apply the proceeds of any insurance policies on decedent Partner to the purchase of decedent Partner's interest.

18.Goodwill

On the death of SP, the value of Partnership goodwill shall be determined by calculating

________ (number of times) times the average net profit for the preceding _______ (number)

years of Partnership operation. SP estate shall be entitled to ______% of that calculated value.

Goodwill shall not enter into any other calculation of the value of the Partnership for whatever purpose.

19.Dissolution, Termination, and Winding Up

Partnership shall be dissolved either on the death of Partner or on the bankruptcy of the Partnership, or the Partnership shall terminate at the expiration of the Partnership term. Within

_______ (number) days after a determination to dissolve or terminate is made, a procedure to

wind up the Partnership business shall be implemented, and winding up shall be completed within a reasonable time. No distribution of profit or loss shall be made during the period of

winding up until the procedure has been completed, at which time the profits and losses shall be calculated in the final determination for distribution of Partnership assets.

20.Severability

The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.

21.No Waiver

The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.

22.Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of ______________.

23.Notices

Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.

24.Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.

25.Modification of Agreement

Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.

26.Assignment of Rights

The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party.

27.In this Agreement, any reference to a party includes that party's heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, singular includes plural and masculine includes feminine.

WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.

________________________	_________________________
(Printed name)	(Printed name)
________________________	_________________________
(Signature of Partner)	(Signature of Silent Partner)