Can one partner dissolve a partnership firm?

1)Can a partnership firm be dissolved when there are only two partners (50/50) and only one partner wants to dissolve while other partner wants to continue with the business (Against the wish of one partner)? 2) What is the procedure, time duration it takes and costs involved? 3) What happens to the firm's Bank accounts and pending Tax liabilities and refunds when the firm is dissolved? 4)What about the legal liabilities regarding the employees of the firm after dissolution? 5) After dissolution of the firm, can one partner still continue with the operations of the business, or the business has to shut down immediately after the dissolution?

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Dr.Taruna S Gaur
Advocate Dr.taruna S Gaur Answered: 10 Sep 2023

Buissness can not be dissolved as the other partner has the right to do business. There is a clause of termination of partnership and all kind of the other liabilties in paprtnedship deed. If not genraaly you have to sell your stake to your partner or in the market . Your liabilties with bank and tax will dispose of as per the termination condition.you can contact Lead India to know more in details or for the expert solutions, ensuring satisfaction through effective legal counsel and problem-solving.

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 31 Aug 2023

Partnership firm can be dissolved even if one partner wants to continue with the business. This is called a "dissolution by notice". Under Section 43 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, a partner can dissolve the partnership by giving a notice in writing to all the other partners. if you need to know more about this matter then we need some more information from you so that we will provide you best solution,contact us on our helpline number.

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