A New York Certificate of Business for Partners is a legal document filed with the New York State Department of State to form a partnership. This document is required when two or more people wish to enter into a business venture with each other as partners. The certificate must include the name of the partnership, the purpose of the partnership, the names and addresses of all partners, and the name and address of the partnership's principal office. There are two types of New York Certificate of Business for Partners: a general partnership and a limited partnership. A general partnership consists of two or more partners who share the profits, losses, and management of the business. A limited partnership is a partnership in which at least one partner is a limited partner, meaning they have limited liability and are not responsible for management decisions.