STSM091020 - Partnerships: Partnerships and partnership interests: definition of ‘partnership�
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp statutory definition of the term ‘partnershipâ€� is: ‘the relationship that subsists between persons carrying on business in common with a view to profitâ€� (section 1(1) of the Partnership Act 1890). A UK general or limited partnership is not a legal person except that Limited Liability Partnerships and Scottish partnerships are (see STSM091030). »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre is no stamp duty or Stamp Duty Reserve Tax legislation regarding the definition of a partnership.