Manitoba General Partnership

Starting a General Partnership in Manitoba can be a practical choice when two or more people want to run a business together without forming a corporation. This structure is commonly used by partners who want to combine skills, share startup costs, manage daily operations together, and operate under one registered business name.
A Manitoba general partnership gives partners flexibility, but it also comes with shared responsibility. Partners may be involved in business decisions, income sharing, contracts, expenses, and customer obligations. Since the partnership is not incorporated, the partners may also be personally responsible for business debts, tax matters, and legal claims connected to the partnership.

For Manitoba General Partnership Registration, the business name should be registered when the partnership operates under a name that is different from the partners’ legal names. A properly registered partnership name helps the business look more professional and makes it easier for customers, banks, suppliers, and government records to identify the partnership.
If you are renewing a Manitoba general partnership, you can provide your existing registration details or upload current business documents during the application. The next page will show the filing options, required details, and estimated processing time based on the service you choose.

A physical address is required to Register Business in your Selected Province. Where the government will send documents. If you do not have a physical address, you can use our Registered Address Service that includes mail receiving and forwarding. Please note that PO Box is not accepted by the Government.

Business Number (BN) is assigned to corporations by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is used to identify your business for tax purposes. If you collect and remit Goods and Services Tax (GST) you need GST/HST accounts. If you pay salary to you or other employees you need a Payroll account. If you export or import goods to foreign countries or from Canada you need to register Export or Import accounts.