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In this type of business structure, all partners share unlimited personal liability for the company's debts and obligations, making them jointly and severally liable for the actions of the partnership.
consider the potential implications of unlimited liability and to carefully draft a partnership agreement that outlines each partner's roles, responsibilities, and expectations within the partnership. b. Limited Partnership ( Società in accomandita semplice ) A limited partnership, or Società in Accomandita Semplice (Sas), is a type of business entity governed by Articles 2313 to 2324 of the Italian Civil Code. A Sas is formed by two types of partners: • general partners, who have unlimited personal liability for the company's debts and obligations, and • limited partners, whose liability is restricted to their capital contributions. The main distinguishing feature of an Sas is this distinction between the two classes of
Italian Civil Code, Article 2291 - Definition.
The partnership agreement, which can be written or verbal, outlines the terms and conditions of the partnership, including the division of profits and losses, the roles and responsibilities of each partner, and the procedures for dispute resolution or dissolution of the partnership. It is recommended, however, to have a written agreement to avoid potential misunderstandings and conflicts in the future. Under the Italian Civil Code, the management of an Snc is typically shared among all partners, unless otherwise specified in the partnership agreement. Each partner has the right to participate in the decision-making process and to bind the partnership through their actions. However, any partner can also delegate their management powers to one or more other partners or even to a third party, as long as the delegation is explicitly stated in the partnership agreement. The profits and losses of a Snc are divided among the partners according to the terms of the partnership agreement. If the agreement does not specify the allocation, profits and losses are divided equally among the partners. Partners are subject to personal income tax on their respective shares of the partnership income. In conclusion, a general partnership can be a suitable option for investors seeking to share management responsibilities, risks, and profits with other partners. However, it is essential to In general partnerships, all partners are jointly and severally liable and in an unlimited amount for the partnership's obligations. Any stipulation to the contrary has no effects with regard to third parties.
Italian Civil Code, Article 2313 - Elements.
partners, which creates a unique balance between liability and management control. In an Sas, the management of the company is the responsibility of the general partners. Limited partners are not allowed to participate in the day-to-day management of the partnership, and their involvement is limited to their capital contributions and the exercise of their rights as partners, such as voting on important partnership decisions. If limited partners engages in management activities, they risk losing their limited liability status and becoming personally liable for the partnership's debts and obligations. In contracts of limited partnership, the liability of general partners for partnership obligations is joint, several and unlimited, and the liability of special partners is limited to the amount contributed by them. The shares in which the partners participate in the partnership may not be represented by stock.
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