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Company partnership refers to a cooperative arrangement in which two or more legal entities agree to operate a business for shared objectives. It can take the form of a traditional partnership, a joint venture, or a strategic alliance, and may be governed by a formal contract or by applicable partnership or corporate law.

Common legal structures for company partnerships include general partnerships, limited partnerships (LPs), and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). In corporate contexts, a partnership may also be created as a joint venture—often a separate entity formed to pursue a specific project—or as a strategic partnership, a non-ownership collaboration such as licensing, distribution, or co-branding.

Formation typically requires a partnership agreement or joint venture charter that outlines capital contributions, ownership shares, management rights, profit and loss allocation, and exit provisions. Governance is defined, fiduciary duties are expected, and compliance with registration, licensing, antitrust, and sector-specific regulations is standard.

Liability and tax treatment depend on the structure. General partnerships expose partners to personal liability for debts; LLPs and certain corporate partnerships provide limited liability. Tax-wise, many partnerships operate on pass-through taxation, with partners taxed on their share of profits, while some entities may be taxed at the entity level.

Dissolution and dispute resolution are key considerations, with buy-sell provisions, valuation methods, and deadlock mechanisms commonly included. Risks include misaligned objectives, unequal contribution, and conflicts over control or intellectual property.

Common uses include professional services collaborations, technology licensing, co-manufacturing, and market-entry partnerships. A company partnership can offer access to capital, markets, or expertise, but it requires clear governance, formal agreements, and ongoing coordination to align interests over time.