• A limited partnership (LP) exists when two or more partners start a business together, but the limited partners are only liable up to the amount of their investment.

  • An LP is defined as a limited partner and a general partner with unlimited liability.
  • LPs are end-to-end organizations that have virtually no reporting requirements.
  • There are three types of partnerships: limited partnership, general partnership and limited liability partnership.
  • Most US states regulate the formation of limited partnerships by requiring registration with the secretary of state.