| BASIS FOR COMPARISON | PARTNERSHIP FIRM | COMPANY |
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| Meaning | When two or more persons agree to carry on a business and share the profits & losses mutually, it is known as a Partnership firm. | A company is an association of persons who invests money towards a common stock, for carrying on a business and shares the profits & losses of the business. |
| Governing Act | Indian Partnership Act,1932 | Indian Companies Act, 2013. |
| How it is created? | Partnership firm is created by mutual agreement between the partners. | The company is created by incorporation under the Companies Act. |
| Registration | Voluntary | Obligatory |
| Minimum number of persons | Two | Two in case of private company and Seven in case of public company. |