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\n<\/p><\/div>"}U.S. government agency focused on supporting small businessesU.S. Just like the sole proprietors accounting, the drawing account is maintained for each partner in the accounting system. While not required, most business partners enter into written agreements that spell out the parties’ rights and responsibilities, including what happens if one person wants to leave the business.One of the noteworthy characteristics of general partnership law is the extent to which the partners may establish their own rules for governance and the operation of the partnership. This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. This will help ensure a smooth and orderly transition for both partners when one is ready to exit the partnership.If you and one or more other people own and run a business together and you have not formed a corporation or limited liability company, then you have a general partnership. 2 Treas.