Partnership Agreement - Limited (Wyoming)
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
OF
[________________________________] L.P.
A Wyoming Limited Partnership
THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into and made effective as of [__/__/____] (the "Effective Date"), by and among the undersigned parties, pursuant to the Wyoming Uniform Limited Partnership Act, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-201 et seq. (the "Act").
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Recitals and Formation
- Definitions
- Partnership Purpose and Business
- Partners -- General and Limited
- Capital Contributions
- Allocations and Distributions
- Management and Voting Rights
- Rights and Obligations of General Partner
- Rights and Obligations of Limited Partners
- Transfer of Partnership Interests
- Admission of New Partners
- Withdrawal and Dissociation
- Dissolution and Winding Up
- Books, Records, and Accounting
- Tax Matters
- Indemnification and Liability
- Dispute Resolution
- Amendments
- General Provisions
- Signature Blocks
Exhibits:
- Exhibit A: Capital Contribution Schedule
- Exhibit B: Certificate of Limited Partnership Reference
- Exhibit C: Form of Assignment of Partnership Interest
ARTICLE 1: RECITALS AND FORMATION
Section 1.1 Recitals
WHEREAS, the parties desire to form a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Wyoming for the purposes described herein;
WHEREAS, a Certificate of Limited Partnership has been or will be filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-301;
WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights, duties, and obligations with respect to the Partnership and each other;
WHEREAS, the General Partner and the Limited Partners desire to enter into this Agreement to govern the affairs of the Partnership and the conduct of its business;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1.2 Formation
The Partnership has been formed as a limited partnership under the Act by the filing of a Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Wyoming Secretary of State on [__/__/____] (the "Formation Date"), in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-301. A limited partnership is formed at the time of the filing of the certificate of limited partnership in the office of the Secretary of State, or at any later time specified in the certificate.
Section 1.3 Name
The name of the Partnership is [________________________________] L.P. (the "Partnership"). The General Partner may change the name of the Partnership in compliance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-203, provided that the name shall contain the words "limited partnership" without abbreviation, and shall not contain the name of a limited partner unless (i) it is also the name of a general partner, or (ii) the business of the limited partnership had been carried on under that name before the admission of that limited partner.
Section 1.4 Specified Office and Agent
(a) The Partnership shall continuously maintain a specified office in the State of Wyoming and an agent for service of process, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-205.
(b) The specified office of the Partnership in Wyoming is:
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________], Wyoming [____]
(c) The agent for service of process is:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________], Wyoming [____]
(d) The General Partner may change the specified office and agent by filing the appropriate documents with the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Section 1.5 Principal Place of Business
The principal place of business of the Partnership is:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Wyoming [____]
The General Partner may change the principal place of business upon written notice to all Partners.
Section 1.6 Term
The Partnership shall commence on the Formation Date and shall continue until [__/__/____] or until dissolved and wound up in accordance with Article 13 or as otherwise required by the Act.
☐ The Partnership shall have a perpetual term.
☐ The Partnership shall dissolve on or before [__/__/____].
Section 1.7 Certificate of Limited Partnership
(a) The General Partner has executed and filed, or shall execute and file, a Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Wyoming Secretary of State in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-301.
(b) The General Partner shall file amendments to the Certificate as required by Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-302, including upon changes in: (i) the name of the partnership; (ii) the character of the business; (iii) the amount or character of a limited partner's contribution; (iv) the admission of a new limited partner; (v) the withdrawal of a limited partner; (vi) the continuation of the business upon withdrawal of a general partner; and (vii) any other matters required to be stated in the Certificate.
(c) Each Limited Partner irrevocably appoints the General Partner as attorney-in-fact for execution, acknowledgment, and filing of such certificates and documents.
(d) All certificates required under the Act shall be executed in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-304.
Section 1.8 Wyoming Advantages
The parties acknowledge the following advantages of forming the Partnership in Wyoming:
(a) Wyoming imposes no state income tax on individuals or businesses;
(b) Wyoming has strong asset protection laws; and
(c) Wyoming's business-friendly environment provides flexibility in partnership governance.
ARTICLE 2: DEFINITIONS
Section 2.1 Defined Terms
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
"Act" means the Wyoming Uniform Limited Partnership Act, Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-201 et seq., as amended from time to time.
"Additional Capital Contribution" means any Capital Contribution made by a Partner after such Partner's Initial Capital Contribution.
"Adjusted Capital Account" means, with respect to any Partner, such Partner's Capital Account balance after giving effect to credit and debit adjustments described in Treasury Regulation § 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d).
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Person.
"Agreement" means this Limited Partnership Agreement, as amended from time to time.
"Bankruptcy" means the filing of a voluntary or involuntary petition under federal bankruptcy laws (the latter not dismissed within ninety (90) days), the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
"Capital Account" means the separate capital account maintained for each Partner in accordance with Section 5.4 and Treasury Regulation § 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv).
"Capital Contribution" means the total amount of cash and the fair market value of property contributed to the Partnership by a Partner.
"Certificate" means the Certificate of Limited Partnership filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-301.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"Distributable Cash" means all cash received by the Partnership from operations, less amounts set aside for expenses, debt service, capital improvements, and reserves as determined by the General Partner.
"Distribution" means a transfer of money or other property from the Partnership to a Partner in the Partner's capacity as a Partner.
"Effective Date" means the date first written above.
"Fiscal Year" means the calendar year, unless otherwise required by the Code.
"General Partner" means any Person designated as a general partner in this Agreement or admitted as an additional or successor General Partner.
"Initial Capital Contribution" means the Capital Contribution set forth on Exhibit A.
"Interest" or "Partnership Interest" means a Partner's entire interest in the Partnership. A Partnership Interest is personal property, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-701.
"Limited Partner" means any Person designated as a limited partner in this Agreement or admitted as an additional or substitute limited partner.
"Majority in Interest" means Partners holding more than fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate Partnership Interests.
"Net Profits" and "Net Losses" mean, for each Fiscal Year, the Partnership's taxable income or loss under Code Section 703(a), with appropriate adjustments.
"Partner" means a General Partner or a Limited Partner.
"Partnership" means the limited partnership formed under this Agreement and the Act.
"Percentage Interest" means the percentage set forth on Exhibit A for each Partner.
"Person" means any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, estate, association, governmental authority, or other entity.
"Treasury Regulations" means the federal income tax regulations under the Code.
ARTICLE 3: PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE AND BUSINESS
Section 3.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Partnership is to:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
and to engage in any lawful business permitted under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-207.
Section 3.2 Powers
The Partnership shall have all powers necessary to carry out its purposes, including:
(a) Acquiring, holding, managing, developing, selling, leasing, and dealing in real and personal property;
(b) Borrowing money and granting security interests;
(c) Entering into contracts and agreements;
(d) Employing agents, employees, and professionals;
(e) Opening bank accounts and investing funds;
(f) Bringing and defending legal proceedings in any Wyoming District Court or other court of competent jurisdiction;
(g) Obtaining insurance;
(h) Making distributions to Partners; and
(i) Taking all other necessary or advisable actions.
Section 3.3 Business Transactions with Partners
A General Partner or Limited Partner may transact business with the Partnership in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-208. Subject to applicable law, a Partner who is a creditor of the Partnership has the same rights as a nonpartner creditor.
ARTICLE 4: PARTNERS -- GENERAL AND LIMITED
Section 4.1 General Partner
| Name | Address | Entity Type | State of Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] |
Section 4.2 Limited Partners
| Name | Address | Entity Type | State of Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [____] | [____] |
Section 4.3 Summary of Partnership Interests
| Partner | Type | Initial Capital Contribution | Percentage Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | General Partner | $[________________________________] | [____]% |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | $[________________________________] | [____]% |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | $[________________________________] | [____]% |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | $[________________________________] | [____]% |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | $[________________________________] | [____]% |
| TOTAL | $[________________________________] | 100% |
Section 4.4 Representations and Warranties
Each Partner represents and warrants that: (a) it has the legal capacity and authority to execute this Agreement; (b) execution does not violate any law or agreement; (c) this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation; (d) it is acquiring its Interest for investment purposes only; (e) it has had the opportunity for independent legal and tax advice; (f) if an entity, it is duly organized and in good standing; and (g) it is not violating any applicable securities laws.
ARTICLE 5: CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Section 5.1 Initial Capital Contributions
Each Partner shall make an Initial Capital Contribution as set forth on Exhibit A on or before the Effective Date.
Section 5.2 Additional Capital Contributions
(a) No Partner shall be required to make Additional Capital Contributions except as follows:
☐ No Additional Capital Contributions required
☐ Additional Capital Contributions upon Capital Call (Section 5.3)
☐ Other: [________________________________]
(b) Additional Capital Contributions shall be proportionate to Percentage Interests unless otherwise agreed.
Section 5.3 Capital Calls
(a) The General Partner may issue Capital Calls when additional capital is necessary or advisable.
(b) Notice shall specify: (i) aggregate amount; (ii) each Partner's share; (iii) purpose; and (iv) due date (not less than thirty (30) days from notice).
(c) Capital Calls require:
☐ General Partner approval only
☐ General Partner and Majority in Interest of Limited Partners
☐ All Partners
(d) Default. Upon default, the General Partner may: (i) dilute the defaulting Partner's Interest; (ii) charge interest at [____]% per annum; (iii) permit non-defaulting Partners to contribute the defaulting share; (iv) pursue other remedies; or (v) any combination.
Section 5.4 Capital Accounts
A separate Capital Account shall be maintained for each Partner in accordance with Treasury Regulation § 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv), credited with contributions and allocated profits, debited with distributions and allocated losses.
Section 5.5 No Interest on Capital
No interest shall be paid on Capital Contributions or Capital Account balances unless otherwise agreed.
Section 5.6 Return of Capital
(a) No Partner may demand return of Capital Contributions except as provided herein.
(b) No Partner is liable for the return of another Partner's Capital Contributions.
(c) No Limited Partner is obligated to restore a negative Capital Account balance.
Section 5.7 Form of Contribution
Contributions may be in cash or, with the General Partner's approval, in property, services, or promissory notes, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-601. A contribution may consist of cash, property, or services rendered, or a promissory note or other obligation to contribute cash or property or to perform services.
ARTICLE 6: ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Section 6.1 Allocation of Net Profits and Net Losses
(a) Net Profits shall be allocated in proportion to Percentage Interests, except as required by Section 6.2 or the Code.
(b) Net Losses shall be allocated in proportion to Percentage Interests; provided no allocation shall cause or increase a deficit in a Limited Partner's Adjusted Capital Account.
(c) Unallocated losses shall be allocated to the General Partner.
Section 6.2 Special Allocations
(a) Qualified Income Offset. Per Treasury Regulation §§ 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5), and (6).
(b) Minimum Gain Chargeback. Per Treasury Regulation § 1.704-2(f).
(c) Partner Minimum Gain Chargeback. Per Treasury Regulation § 1.704-2(i)(4).
(d) Nonrecourse Deductions. Allocated in proportion to Percentage Interests.
(e) Partner Nonrecourse Deductions. Allocated to the Partner bearing economic risk of loss.
(f) Code Section 754 Adjustments. Allocated consistently with Treasury Regulations.
Section 6.3 Tax Allocations
(a) Tax items shall follow "book" items, except as otherwise required.
(b) Code Section 704(c) allocations shall be applied for contributed property.
(c) Code Section 704(c) method:
☐ Traditional Method
☐ Traditional Method with Curative Allocations
☐ Remedial Method
Section 6.4 Distributions
(a) Sharing of Profits, Losses, and Distributions. The profits and losses shall be allocated, and distributions shared among the Partners, as provided in this Agreement and in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 17-14-603 and 17-14-604. If this Agreement does not otherwise provide, profits and losses and distributions shall be allocated and shared on the basis of the value of contributions made by each Partner, as stated in the Partnership records required to be kept pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-206.
(b) Timing. Distributions shall be made not less frequently than:
☐ Quarterly
☐ Semi-annually
☐ Annually
☐ Other: [________________________________]
(c) Order of Distribution:
(i) First, to Partners in proportion to Percentage Interests until each has received cumulative distributions equal to Capital Contributions;
(ii) Second, for a preferred return of [____]% per annum on unreturned Capital Contributions;
(iii) Third, the remainder in proportion to Percentage Interests.
(d) Tax Distributions. Because Wyoming imposes no state income tax, tax distributions shall be calculated based on each Partner's estimated federal income tax liability attributable to Partnership income at the highest marginal federal income tax rate then in effect, plus any state income tax liability in the Partner's state of residence. Tax distributions shall be made not later than [____] days before estimated tax payment due dates.
(e) In-Kind Distributions. Permitted only with the General Partner's consent, valued at fair market value.
ARTICLE 7: MANAGEMENT AND VOTING RIGHTS
Section 7.1 Management by General Partner
The management and operation of the Partnership is vested exclusively in the General Partner, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-503. A general partner has all the rights and powers and is subject to all the restrictions and liabilities of a partner in a partnership without limited partners.
Section 7.2 Voting Rights of Limited Partners
(a) The partnership agreement may grant to all or a specified group of limited partners the right to vote upon any matter, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-402.
(b) The following matters require Limited Partner approval:
| Action | Required Vote |
|---|---|
| Amendment of this Agreement | [____]% of Limited Partners |
| Admission of a new General Partner | [____]% of Limited Partners |
| Removal of the General Partner | [____]% of Limited Partners |
| Dissolution of the Partnership | [____]% of Limited Partners |
| Sale of all or substantially all assets | [____]% of Limited Partners |
| Incurrence of debt exceeding $[________________________________] | [____]% of Limited Partners |
| Any transaction with an Affiliate of the General Partner | [____]% of Limited Partners |
(c) Each Limited Partner votes in proportion to its Percentage Interest.
Section 7.3 Meetings
(a) The General Partner may call meetings at any time. Meetings shall also be called upon request of Limited Partners holding at least [____]% of aggregate Percentage Interests.
(b) Written notice of at least [____] days shall be given.
(c) A quorum requires a Majority in Interest.
(d) Actions may be taken by written consent without a meeting.
Section 7.4 Limitation on Liability for Participation
A Limited Partner's participation in voting or other activities permitted under this Agreement shall not constitute participation in control of the business within the meaning of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-403.
ARTICLE 8: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF GENERAL PARTNER
Section 8.1 Authority
(a) The General Partner has full, exclusive authority to manage and control the Partnership, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-503.
(b) The General Partner is authorized to:
(i) Execute and perform agreements and contracts;
(ii) Open and maintain bank accounts;
(iii) Hire and terminate employees and contractors;
(iv) Retain professional advisors;
(v) Incur indebtedness and grant security interests;
(vi) Acquire, manage, sell, and deal with property;
(vii) Make tax elections;
(viii) Institute and defend legal proceedings in any Wyoming District Court or other court;
(ix) Obtain insurance;
(x) Establish reserves; and
(xi) Take all other necessary or advisable actions.
Section 8.2 Duties
(a) The General Partner shall owe fiduciary duties to the Partnership and the Limited Partners, including the duties of loyalty and care, consistent with applicable Wyoming law and the Uniform Partnership Act (Wyo. Stat. Ann. Title 17, Chapter 21).
(b) The General Partner shall act in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Partnership.
(c) The General Partner shall devote such time as necessary for proper management.
Section 8.3 Compensation
(a) The General Partner shall receive:
☐ Management fee of $[________________________________] per [____]
☐ Management fee equal to [____]% of [________________________________]
☐ No management fee
☐ Other: [________________________________]
(b) Reimbursement for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
Section 8.4 Limitation on Authority
The General Partner shall not, without consent specified in Section 7.2:
(a) Sell all or substantially all assets;
(b) Merge, consolidate, or convert the Partnership;
(c) Incur indebtedness exceeding $[________________________________];
(d) Enter into Affiliate transactions;
(e) Amend material provisions of this Agreement;
(f) File a voluntary bankruptcy petition;
(g) Admit any new Partner; or
(h) Take action making it impossible to carry on ordinary business.
Section 8.5 General Partner Contributions
A General Partner may contribute to the Partnership and share in profits, losses, and distributions in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-504.
Section 8.6 Other Activities
The General Partner may engage in other activities unless restricted by this Agreement.
☐ Exclusivity Provision. The General Partner shall not engage in competing activities without consent of a Majority in Interest of Limited Partners.
ARTICLE 9: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF LIMITED PARTNERS
Section 9.1 Limited Liability
(a) A Limited Partner is not liable for the obligations of the Partnership unless the Limited Partner is also a General Partner or participates in the control of the business, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-403.
(b) If a Limited Partner does participate in control, the Limited Partner is liable only to Persons who transact business with the Partnership reasonably believing, based on the Limited Partner's conduct, that the Limited Partner is a General Partner.
(c) No Limited Partner shall be required to lend funds to the Partnership.
Section 9.2 No Right of Management
A Limited Partner shall not participate in management or control except as expressly provided in this Agreement or the Act.
Section 9.3 Right to Information
(a) Each Limited Partner has the right to obtain from the Partnership information described in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-405, including:
(i) True and full information regarding the business and financial condition;
(ii) Copies of the Partnership's income tax returns;
(iii) A current list of Partners with names and addresses;
(iv) A copy of this Agreement and the Certificate and all amendments;
(v) True and full information regarding contributions by each Partner; and
(vi) Other information as is just and reasonable.
(b) The General Partner shall notify all Limited Partners within [____] days of any material event.
Section 9.4 Person Erroneously Believing Himself Limited Partner
A Person who contributes and erroneously but in good faith believes himself to be a limited partner is not a general partner and is not bound by Partnership obligations if, on ascertaining the mistake, the Person causes an appropriate certificate to be filed or withdraws from future equity participation, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-404.
Section 9.5 Inspection Rights
A Limited Partner may inspect and copy Partnership books and records during normal business hours upon reasonable notice, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-206.
ARTICLE 10: TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS
Section 10.1 General Restrictions
(a) No Partner may Transfer all or any portion of its Partnership Interest except in compliance with this Article 10.
(b) Any purported Transfer in violation of this Article shall be null and void.
Section 10.2 Nature of Interest
A Partnership Interest is personal property, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-701.
Section 10.3 Assignment of Partnership Interest
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, a partnership interest is assignable in whole or in part, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-802. An assignment does not dissolve the Partnership or entitle the assignee to become or exercise any rights of a Partner. An assignment entitles the assignee to receive only the distributions and allocations to which the assignor would be entitled.
Section 10.4 Permitted Transfers
A Transfer is permitted without compliance with Sections 10.5 and 10.6 if made: (a) to a trust for the transferring Partner's benefit or immediate family; (b) to an entity controlled by the transferring Partner; (c) by bequest or intestate succession upon death; or (d) to an existing Partner.
Section 10.5 Right of First Refusal
(a) Before any non-Permitted Transfer, the transferring Partner shall offer the Interest to other Partners.
(b) The Transfer Notice shall specify: (i) Interest to be Transferred; (ii) proposed transferee; (iii) price and terms; and (iv) all material terms.
(c) Non-transferring Partners have [____] days to exercise pro rata purchase rights.
(d) If not fully exercised, the Transfer may be completed within [____] days on no less favorable terms.
Section 10.6 Consent Requirements
Non-Permitted Transfers require consent of:
☐ The General Partner only
☐ The General Partner and a Majority in Interest of Limited Partners
☐ All Partners
Section 10.7 Rights of Creditor
On application to a court of competent jurisdiction by a judgment creditor of a Partner, the court may charge the Partnership Interest with payment of the unsatisfied judgment amount, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-702. Wyoming law provides strong protections for Partnership Interests from creditor claims, as the charging order is the exclusive remedy for a judgment creditor.
Section 10.8 Conditions to Transfer
No Transfer shall be effective unless: (a) the transferee agrees to be bound by this Agreement; (b) applicable securities laws are satisfied; (c) the Transfer would not cause publicly traded partnership treatment; (d) the Transfer would not cause Partnership termination; and (e) all consents have been obtained.
Section 10.9 Drag-Along Rights
If the General Partner and Limited Partners holding at least [____]% of aggregate Percentage Interests approve a sale of all Partnership assets, all Partners shall participate on the same terms.
Section 10.10 Tag-Along Rights
If the General Partner Transfers its Interest, each Limited Partner may participate pro rata on the same terms.
ARTICLE 11: ADMISSION OF NEW PARTNERS
Section 11.1 Admission of Additional Limited Partners
(a) A Person may be admitted as an additional Limited Partner in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-401, with:
(i) The General Partner's written consent; and
(ii) Additional consent:
☐ No additional consent required
☐ A Majority in Interest of existing Limited Partners
☐ All existing Limited Partners
(b) The new Partner shall execute a counterpart of this Agreement and make the required Capital Contribution.
Section 11.2 Admission of Substitute Limited Partners
An assignee may be admitted as a substitute Limited Partner upon: (a) compliance with Article 10; (b) General Partner consent; (c) execution of this Agreement; and (d) payment of admission expenses.
Section 11.3 Admission of Additional General Partners
A Person may be admitted as an additional or successor General Partner in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-501, with the written consent of all Partners unless this Agreement provides otherwise, and upon the affirmative vote of Limited Partners holding at least [____]%.
Section 11.4 Amendment of Records
Upon admission of any new Partner, the General Partner shall amend Exhibit A and file any required Certificate amendment with the Secretary of State per Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-302.
ARTICLE 12: WITHDRAWAL AND DISSOCIATION
Section 12.1 Withdrawal of Limited Partner
(a) A Limited Partner may withdraw at the time or upon events specified in this Agreement.
(b) If not specified, a Limited Partner may withdraw upon not less than six (6) months' prior written notice.
(c) A withdrawing Limited Partner is entitled to receive any distribution to which such Partner is entitled under this Agreement and the Act.
Section 12.2 Events of Withdrawal of General Partner
A Person ceases to be a General Partner upon events described in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-502, including:
(a) Voluntary withdrawal with consent;
(b) Removal by the affirmative vote of Limited Partners holding at least [____]%;
(c) Assignment of the entire Partnership Interest;
(d) Bankruptcy;
(e) Death or adjudication of incompetency (if a natural person);
(f) Termination of existence (if an entity); or
(g) Appointment of a receiver, trustee, or liquidator.
Section 12.3 Effect of General Partner Withdrawal
(a) If a General Partner withdraws and at least one remains, the remaining General Partner(s) continue the business.
(b) If all General Partners have withdrawn, the Partnership shall be dissolved unless, within ninety (90) days, all remaining Limited Partners agree in writing to continue and appoint a new General Partner, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-801.
Section 12.4 Wrongful Withdrawal
A General Partner who withdraws in violation of this Agreement is liable for damages caused thereby.
ARTICLE 13: DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP
Section 13.1 Events of Dissolution
The Partnership shall be dissolved upon the earliest to occur of the following, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-801:
(a) At the time or upon events specified in the Certificate;
(b) The written consent of all Partners;
(c) The withdrawal of a General Partner, unless the business is continued per Section 12.3(b);
(d) The entry of a judicial decree under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-803; or
(e) As otherwise required by law.
Section 13.2 Judicial Dissolution
On application by or for a Partner, the District Court of the county in which the Partnership's specified office is located may decree dissolution whenever it is not reasonably practicable to carry on the business in conformity with this Agreement, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-803.
Section 13.3 Winding Up
(a) Upon dissolution, the General Partner (or a Person appointed by the Limited Partners or court) shall wind up the Partnership's affairs in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-804.
(b) The Person winding up shall:
(i) Collect all assets;
(ii) Discharge or provide for all liabilities;
(iii) Distribute remaining assets per Section 13.4;
(iv) File a certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State per Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-303.
Section 13.4 Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution
Assets shall be distributed in the following order, in accordance with Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-805:
(a) First, to creditors of the Partnership, including Partners who are creditors, in satisfaction of liabilities (other than distributions);
(b) Second, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, to Partners and former Partners in satisfaction of liabilities for distributions;
(c) Third, to Partners, first for the return of their contributions, and second respecting their Partnership Interests, in the proportions in which Partners share in distributions.
Section 13.5 Deficit Capital Accounts
(a) No Limited Partner shall restore a deficit Capital Account.
(b) The General Partner shall restore any deficit within ninety (90) days of final liquidation, per Treasury Regulation § 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(b)(3).
Section 13.6 Certificate of Cancellation
Upon completion of winding up, the General Partner or authorized Person shall file a certificate of cancellation with the Wyoming Secretary of State per Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-303.
Section 13.7 Return of Contribution Nonrecourse to Other Partners
Each Limited Partner shall look solely to Partnership assets for the return of its Capital Contribution. No Partner shall have recourse against any other Partner for shortfalls.
ARTICLE 14: BOOKS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTING
Section 14.1 Books and Records
The Partnership shall maintain at its specified office records required by Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-206, including:
(a) A current list of each Partner's name and last known address;
(b) A copy of this Agreement and the Certificate and all amendments;
(c) Copies of effective written powers of attorney;
(d) Copies of federal and state income tax returns for three years;
(e) Financial statements for three years;
(f) A record of Capital Contributions, distributions, and Capital Account balances; and
(g) Other records required by the Act.
Section 14.2 Accounting Method
☐ Cash method
☐ Accrual method
☐ Other: [________________________________]
Section 14.3 Fiscal Year
The Fiscal Year shall be the calendar year.
Section 14.4 Financial Statements
(a) The General Partner shall deliver:
(i) Annual Financial Statements within [____] days after year-end:
☐ Audited
☐ Reviewed
☐ Compiled
(ii) Quarterly Reports within [____] days after quarter-end.
(b) Statements shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Section 14.5 Tax Returns
The General Partner shall prepare and timely file all required tax returns and provide Schedule K-1s within [____] days after year-end. Because Wyoming has no state income tax, the Partnership's primary tax filing obligations are at the federal level.
Section 14.6 Bank Accounts
All funds shall be deposited in accounts designated by the General Partner. Withdrawals by authorized Persons only.
ARTICLE 15: TAX MATTERS
Section 15.1 Tax Classification
The Partnership shall be classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and shall not elect corporation treatment under Treasury Regulation § 301.7701-3.
Section 15.2 Partnership Representative
(a) The General Partner shall serve as Partnership Representative under Code Section 6223.
(b) The Partnership Representative shall have authority to represent the Partnership in audits, make elections, settle controversies, and make push-out elections under Code Section 6226.
(c) The Partnership Representative shall keep Partners informed and shall not settle any controversy without the prior consent of a Majority in Interest.
Section 15.3 Tax Elections
The General Partner may make or revoke tax elections, including: (a) Code Section 754 elections; (b) Code Section 6226 elections; (c) depreciation elections; and (d) other elections under the Code.
Section 15.4 Wyoming State Tax Provisions
(a) No State Income Tax. Wyoming does not impose a state income tax on individuals, corporations, or partnerships. Therefore, the Partnership has no Wyoming state income tax filing obligations.
(b) Each Partner is individually responsible for reporting Partnership income on such Partner's own federal income tax return and, if applicable, in any other state that imposes an income tax and to which the Partner is subject.
(c) Although Wyoming has no income tax, the Partnership may be subject to other Wyoming taxes, including but not limited to: (i) sales and use tax; (ii) property tax; (iii) mineral severance tax (if applicable to the Partnership's business); and (iv) any other applicable excise taxes. The General Partner shall comply with all such tax obligations.
(d) The Partnership shall pay the annual license tax or renewal fee required by the Wyoming Secretary of State to maintain the Partnership's good standing.
Section 15.5 Withholding
The Partnership may withhold from distributions any amounts required by federal or other state tax law. Amounts withheld shall be treated as distributions. Because Wyoming imposes no income tax, no Wyoming withholding is required; however, withholding may be required for Partners who are residents of states that impose income tax.
ARTICLE 16: INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY
Section 16.1 Indemnification
(a) The Partnership shall indemnify the General Partner and its officers, directors, managers, employees, agents, and Affiliates (each, an "Indemnified Person") from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from the management of the Partnership's business, provided such Person acted in good faith and not in willful misconduct, bad faith, gross negligence, or material breach of this Agreement.
(b) Expenses shall be advanced upon receipt of an undertaking to repay if indemnification is ultimately not warranted.
Section 16.2 General Partner Limitation of Liability
The General Partner shall not be liable for losses incurred through good-faith acts within the scope of its authority, except for willful misconduct, bad faith, or gross negligence.
Section 16.3 Limited Partner Liability
No Limited Partner is liable for Partnership obligations beyond Capital Contributions and obligations for Additional Capital Contributions, per Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-403.
Section 16.4 Liability for False Certificate Statements
A Partner who knows the Certificate contains a false statement is liable to third parties who rely on it, per Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-307.
Section 16.5 Insurance
The General Partner may obtain insurance at Partnership expense against liability of Indemnified Persons.
Section 16.6 Wyoming Asset Protection
The parties acknowledge that Wyoming law provides robust asset protection provisions, including the exclusivity of charging orders as the sole remedy for judgment creditors of a Partner (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-702). This means a judgment creditor of a Partner generally cannot foreclose upon the Partner's Partnership Interest or seize Partnership assets.
ARTICLE 17: DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section 17.1 Negotiation
In the event of any Dispute, the parties shall first attempt good faith negotiation within [____] days.
Section 17.2 Mediation
If not resolved within [____] days, the Dispute shall be submitted to mediation by:
☐ The American Arbitration Association (AAA)
☐ JAMS
☐ A mutually agreed-upon mediator
☐ Other: [________________________________]
The mediation shall be conducted in [________________________________], Wyoming.
Section 17.3 Arbitration
If not resolved within [____] days of mediation, the Dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration by:
☐ The American Arbitration Association (AAA)
☐ JAMS
☐ Other: [________________________________]
(a) Arbitration shall be in [________________________________], Wyoming.
(b) [____] arbitrator(s) with partnership and business law experience.
(c) The award shall be final and binding, with judgment entered in any court, including any Wyoming District Court or the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.
(d) The prevailing party shall recover attorneys' fees and costs.
Section 17.4 Injunctive Relief
Any party may seek injunctive relief from a Wyoming court without first submitting to mediation or arbitration.
ARTICLE 18: AMENDMENTS
Section 18.1 Amendments
(a) This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by the General Partner and Limited Partners holding at least:
☐ A Majority in Interest of Limited Partners
☐ Two-thirds (2/3) of Percentage Interests
☐ All Limited Partners
(b) No amendment shall: (i) modify limited liability without Partner consent; (ii) alter profit/loss/distribution interests without Partner consent; (iii) amend this Section without unanimous consent; or (iv) impose additional contribution obligations without Partner consent.
Section 18.2 Administrative Amendments
The General Partner may amend without Limited Partner consent to: (a) reflect admissions or withdrawals; (b) reflect Percentage Interest changes; (c) cure ambiguities; (d) comply with law; or (e) make non-adverse changes.
ARTICLE 19: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 19.1 Notices
All notices shall be in writing, deemed given when: (a) personally delivered; (b) sent by registered/certified mail; (c) sent by overnight courier; or (d) sent by email with confirmation. Notices addressed per Exhibit A.
Section 19.2 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, including the Act, without giving effect to conflict of law rules.
Section 19.3 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including Exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements.
Section 19.4 Severability
Invalid provisions shall be reformed; the remainder shall be unaffected.
Section 19.5 Binding Effect
This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and permitted assigns.
Section 19.6 Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Electronic signatures shall have full effect under the Wyoming Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 40-21-101 et seq.).
Section 19.7 Waiver
No waiver is effective unless in writing. No failure to exercise any right shall constitute a waiver.
Section 19.8 Headings
Headings are for convenience only.
Section 19.9 Construction
(a) "Including" means "including, without limitation."
(b) References to Sections and Exhibits refer to this Agreement.
(c) No party is disadvantaged by reason of drafting.
Section 19.10 Creditors
No provision benefits creditors of the Partnership or Partners except as required by the Act.
Section 19.11 Jurisdiction and Venue
Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of Wyoming District Courts and the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.
Section 19.12 Jury Waiver
EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 19.13 Attorneys' Fees
The prevailing party shall recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
Section 19.14 Confidentiality
Each Partner shall maintain the confidentiality of proprietary Partnership information except as required by law or for tax reporting.
Section 19.15 Force Majeure
No party is liable for failure or delay caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Section 19.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement benefits only the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.
Section 19.17 Further Assurances
Each party shall execute additional documents as necessary.
Section 19.18 Annual Reports and Fees
The Partnership shall file an annual report and pay the annual license tax to the Wyoming Secretary of State as required to maintain good standing.
ARTICLE 20: SIGNATURE BLOCKS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Limited Partnership Agreement as of the Effective Date.
GENERAL PARTNER:
[________________________________]
By: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
LIMITED PARTNERS:
Limited Partner 1:
[________________________________]
By: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Limited Partner 2:
[________________________________]
By: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Limited Partner 3:
[________________________________]
By: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Limited Partner 4:
[________________________________]
By: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Limited Partner 5:
[________________________________]
By: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Wyoming
County of [________________________________]
On [__/__/____], before me, [________________________________], a Notary Public in and for the State of Wyoming, personally appeared [________________________________], known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: [________________________________]
Notary Public, State of Wyoming
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[NOTARY SEAL]
EXHIBIT A: CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
| Partner Name | Partner Type | Form of Contribution | Amount/Value | Percentage Interest | Date of Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | General Partner | ☐ Cash ☐ Property ☐ Services | $[________________________________] | [____]% | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | ☐ Cash ☐ Property ☐ Services | $[________________________________] | [____]% | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | ☐ Cash ☐ Property ☐ Services | $[________________________________] | [____]% | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | ☐ Cash ☐ Property ☐ Services | $[________________________________] | [____]% | [__/__/____] |
| [________________________________] | Limited Partner | ☐ Cash ☐ Property ☐ Services | $[________________________________] | [____]% | [__/__/____] |
| TOTAL | $[________________________________] | 100% |
Property Contributions (if applicable)
Description of Property: [________________________________]
Agreed Fair Market Value: $[________________________________]
Adjusted Tax Basis: $[________________________________]
Encumbrances: [________________________________]
Code Section 704(c) Method: ☐ Traditional ☐ Traditional with Curative ☐ Remedial
EXHIBIT B: CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP REFERENCE
Filing Information:
Filing Agency: Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division
Address: Herschler Building, 122 West 25th Street, Suite 100, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7311
Website: https://sos.wyo.gov
Online Filing: https://wyobiz.wyo.gov
Filing Fee: $100.00 (Domestic Certificate of Limited Partnership)
Certificate of Limited Partnership Requirements (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-301):
The Certificate of Limited Partnership shall set forth:
- The name of the limited partnership
- The address of the office and the name and address of the agent for service of process (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-205)
- The name and the business address of each general partner
- The latest date upon which the limited partnership is to dissolve
- Any other matters the general partners determine to include
Filed on: [__/__/____]
Filing Number: [________________________________]
Wyoming-Specific Advantages:
- No state income tax (individual or corporate)
- Strong asset protection laws (charging order exclusivity)
- No franchise tax on partnerships
- Minimal annual reporting requirements
- Privacy-friendly statutes
Annual Report / License Fee:
The Partnership must file an annual report and pay the annual license fee to the Wyoming Secretary of State to maintain good standing.
EXHIBIT C: FORM OF ASSIGNMENT OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
ASSIGNMENT OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned ("Assignor") hereby assigns to [________________________________] ("Assignee") a [____]% Partnership Interest in [________________________________] L.P. (the "Partnership"), subject to the terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement dated [__/__/____] (the "Agreement").
The Assignor represents and warrants that: (1) the Assignor is the lawful owner; (2) the Interest is free of liens; (3) the Assignor has authority; (4) this Assignment complies with Article 10; and (5) all required consents have been obtained.
The Assignee acknowledges that: (1) the Assignee has reviewed the Agreement; (2) the Assignee agrees to be bound by the Agreement; (3) the Assignee acquires the Interest for investment purposes only; (4) under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-802, this assignment does not dissolve the Partnership or entitle the Assignee to exercise Partner rights unless admitted as a substituted Limited Partner; and (5) the Transfer restrictions in Article 10 apply.
Note on Wyoming Asset Protection: The Assignee acknowledges that Wyoming law provides that a charging order is the exclusive remedy for a judgment creditor of a Partner (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-702), and the Partnership Interest cannot be foreclosed upon or seized by judgment creditors of individual Partners.
ASSIGNOR:
Signature: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
ASSIGNEE:
Signature: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
ACKNOWLEDGED AND CONSENTED TO BY THE GENERAL PARTNER:
By: [________________________________]
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
This Limited Partnership Agreement template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This template must be reviewed and customized by a qualified attorney licensed in Wyoming before use. Laws and regulations change frequently; verify all statutory citations and filing requirements with the Wyoming Secretary of State and current Wyoming Statutes before relying on this document.
Sources and References:
- Wyoming Uniform Limited Partnership Act: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 17-14-201 et seq. (Title 17, Chapter 14)
- Wyoming Uniform Partnership Act (supplemental): Wyo. Stat. Ann. Title 17, Chapter 21
- Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division: https://sos.wyo.gov
- Wyoming Statutes: https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title17.pdf
- Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations (tax provisions)
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Last updated: March 2026