{"id":9731,"date":"2022-10-08T12:16:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T11:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9731"},"modified":"2024-05-01T00:22:32","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T23:22:32","slug":"limited-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/limited-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to limited partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n Last updated: 1 May 2024<\/strong>\n <\/div>\n \n

A limited partnership is a special type of business partnership that has at least one \u2018general partner\u2019 and one \u2018limited partner\u2019. Most often used for investment purposes, this structure shares some of the features of both a general partnership and a limited liability partnership (LLP).<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the limited partnership model in more detail below, including why you would use one, how it differs from a general partnership and an LLP, and how to set up a limited partnership in the UK.<\/p>\n

What is a limited partnership?<\/h3>\n

A limited partnership (LP) is a legal business structure that sits somewhere in between a general partnership (i.e a traditional business partnership) and a limited liability partnership (LLP).<\/p>\n

In accordance with the Limited Partnership Act 1907<\/a>, limited partnerships must be formed with at least one \u2018general partner\u2019 and one \u2018limited partner\u2019.<\/p>\n

These two types of partners have different responsibilities and levels of personal liability.<\/p>\n