Standard Affidavit Format for a Partnership Firm

 

An Affidavit for a Partnership Firm is a legal document used to formally declare the existence of a partnership, identify the authorized partners, and state who has the legal authority to sign documents or operate bank accounts on behalf of the firm. It is commonly required by banks, tax authorities (like GST), and government departments for registrations or tenders. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

The format below is a standard template that can be customized based on your specific requirements. 

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Standard Affidavit Format for a Partnership Firm

(Print on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper. In India, a value of Rs. 20, 50, or 100 is typically used, depending on state laws and the specific purpose)

AFFIDAVIT

I/We,

1. [Partner 1 Full Name], Son/Wife/Daughter of [Father’s/Spouse’s Name], aged about [Age] years, residing at [Full Residential Address]
2. [Partner 2 Full Name], Son/Wife/Daughter of [Father’s/Spouse’s Name], aged about [Age] years, residing at [Full Residential Address] 

(Add more partners if applicable), do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That we are citizens of India/ [Your Country].
2. That we are the constituent partners of the partnership firm running under the name and style of "[Partnership Firm Name]" (hereinafter referred to as "the Firm"). 
3. That the Firm is a registered/unregistered partnership constituted under a Partnership Deed dated [Date of Partnership Deed]. 
4. That the principal place of business/registered office of the Firm is situated at [Full Business Address].
5. That the only partners of the said Firm, along with their respective profit-sharing ratios, are:
   • [Partner 1 Name] — [Percentage, e.g., 50%]
   • [Partner 2 Name] — [Percentage, e.g., 50%] 
6. That [Name of Authorized Partner(s)] is/are the Managing Partner(s) / Authorized Signatory(ies) of the Firm. 
7. That the said Authorized Signatory(ies) is/are jointly/severally authorized to sign all legal documents, contracts, applications, and forms on behalf of the Firm. 
8. That the Firm holds PAN Card number [Firm's PAN Number] and is registered under GST with registration number [GSTIN, if applicable]. 
9. That [Name of Partner(s) operating the account] is/are authorized to open and operate the bank account(s) of the Firm with [Bank Name, Branch] and execute all necessary banking instruments. 
10. That the business of the Firm is currently active, and there is no dispute or legal proceeding pending among the partners regarding the management or ownership of the Firm. 
11. That we are making this affidavit to declare the constitution and authority of our partnership firm for the purpose of [Mention the purpose, e.g., Opening a Bank Account / GST Registration / Applying for Government Tender]. 

DEPONENTS

1. ____________________ (Signature of Partner 1)
2. ____________________ (Signature of Partner 2)

VERIFICATION

We, the above-named deponents, do hereby verify and declare that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 11 of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. No part of it is false, and nothing material has been concealed therefrom. 

Verified at [City/Location, e.g., Goa] on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year]. 

DEPONENTS

1. ____________________ (Signature of Partner 1)
2. ____________________ (Signature of Partner 2)

(Signature and Seal of Notary Public)

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Key Elements to Keep in Mind

• Partnership Deed: This affidavit does not replace a Partnership Deed. Most authorities will ask for a notarized copy of your actual Partnership Deed alongside this affidavit. 
• Signatures: Ideally, all partners should sign both the deponent and verification sections of the affidavit to ensure absolute legal compliance. 
• Authorized Signatory: Clearly state whether the authorized partner can sign documents severally (alone) or jointly (requiring signatures from other partners too). 

If you are drafting this for a specific purpose, tell me which bank or government department requested it so I can add any mandatory legal clauses they typically look for.