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Partnership planning worksheet

Prepare a discussion record for people considering a business together. Ownership percentages alone do not define management, losses, exits, or tax treatment.

Revised October 11, 2026 · Fictional examples · English / Arabic

Preparation only — not a document to sign. This tool organizes proposed facts, terms, and questions. It does not create legal authority or a binding instrument.

Before you begin

  • Separate contributions from ownership
  • Discuss decision-making and departure
  • Obtain legal and tax advice on the appropriate structure before signing or transferring funds.

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Partnership planning worksheet

PREPARATION ONLY — NOT A DOCUMENT TO SIGN

These are discussion notes and proposed facts or terms. They do not grant authority, release a claim, certify a statement, or replace the required document.

First Partner Name:
Jordan Lee

Second Partner Name:
Casey Morgan

Business / Project Name:
Cedar Planning Partnership (proposed)

Nature of Business:
Discuss a small project-planning service; business structure has not been selected.

First Partner Share (%):
50% proposed

Second Partner Share (%):
50% proposed

Agreement Date:
October 11, 2026

Decision-making and contribution questions:
Discuss contributions, spending approval, record access, and which decisions require both people.

Exit and dispute questions for an adviser:
Ask an adviser how an exit, disagreement, or unfinished client project should be handled.

Questions to resolve before using any final document:

1. Separate contributions from ownership
2. Discuss decision-making and departure
3. Obtain legal and tax advice on the appropriate structure before signing or transferring funds.

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Check the draft against the original records and the receiving organization’s current instructions. Include only attachments you actually have, send through the appropriate channel, and keep the final copy and any response.

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