Michigan Business Registration — Co-Partnership (effective January 1, 2007) is a partnership between two or more people that registers with the State of Michigan to become a legally recognized business entity. This type of registration allows the partners to operate the business under the legal name of the partnership, and to share in the profits and losses of the business. The partners are also jointly and severally liable for the debts and obligations of the business. Types of Michigan Business Registration — Co-Partnership (effective January 1, 2007) include limited liability partnerships (LLP), limited partnerships (LP) and general partnerships (GP). Laps provide limited liability protection to partners while still allowing them to conduct business as a partnership. LP and GP are business entities where the partners are personally liable for the debts and obligations of the business.