How to Form a Partnership in California Step #1: Choose a Business Name. Step #2: Register the Business Name. Step #3: Create and Sign a Partnership Agreement. Step #4: Complete the Required Paperwork. Step #5: Obtain Any Required Local Licenses. Step #6: Determine if You Need an Employer Identification Number or Tax IDs.
A partnership (also known as a "general partnership") is an informal business structure consisting of two or more people. You don't have to file paperwork to form a partnership—you create a partnership when you agree to go into business with another person.
Motions to transfer venue may be brought on the grounds that the action was filed in the wrong court, or that the convenience of the witnesses and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change in venue. CCP § 396b; CCP § 397(c). If venue is improper, a court must grant an "improper court" motion.
A general partnership is created automatically as a matter of business law without filing any paperwork with the State, however, in California the partners may choose to file a Statement of Partnership Authority (Form GP-1) with the Secretary of State.