General Partner

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Definition of "General Partner"

A general partner is a partner who contributes money to a partnership, likely has a say in the day-to-day operations of the partnership, and has unlimited liability for the debts and obligations of the business. A limited liability partnership must have at least one general partner who will have unlimited liability for the debts and obligations of the partnership. All partners in a general partnership are general partners and all have unlimited liability.

"General Partner" is referred to in the following legal documents:

Partnership Agreement

Notice of Withdrawal from Partnership

See also:

Partnership

Limited Liability Partner

Managing Partner