Limited Partnerships Act 2008
Provides for the establishment and registration of limited partnerships (LPs).
Last updated 29 January 2026
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Background
The Limited Partnerships Act 2008 created a new type of business structure that:
Protects investors from losing more than they invested.
Lets investors put in money while others run the business.
Gives Singapore another business option for flexible funding needs.
View subsidiary legislation under the LP Act
Related amendment acts
Amendment acts update and improve the original law. Here are the amendments made to this Act:
Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2014
The Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2014 updated the Limited Partnerships Act to:
Align LP provisions with Companies Act reforms.
Enhance partnership registration processes.
Streamline compliance requirements for limited partnerships.
Improve regulatory consistency across business structures.
More details: Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2014