Document background
The Informal Partnership Agreement is designed for use in Switzerland when two or more parties wish to establish a business relationship without creating a formal corporate entity. This document type is particularly relevant when partners want to maintain flexibility while having clear guidelines for their collaboration. It's commonly used for project-specific partnerships, professional service collaborations, or small business ventures. The agreement is governed by Swiss law, specifically Articles 530-551 of the Swiss Code of Obligations regarding simple partnerships (einfache Gesellschaft). It includes essential provisions for partner contributions, profit sharing, decision-making processes, and partnership dissolution, while being less formal than traditional partnership agreements. This type of agreement is ideal for testing business relationships before establishing more formal structures, or for temporary collaborations where a full corporate structure isn't necessary.
