State any four merits of partnership firm.

(i) Easy Formation : It is easy to form a partnership firm. Only an agreement is needed to start the firm. The agreement between partners may be an oral or written one. A written agreement is always preferred to avoid disputes in future. Not many legal formalities are needed for forming or closing business. Even the procedure for registration is simple. 

(ii) Large Capital: Many partners come together to start a firm. Partners have joint responsibility to collect capital for the firm. As number of persons are more than sole trading concern, large capital can be collected. If business has to be expanded more capital has to be collected. 

(iii) Business Secrecy : More secrecy can be maintained in business. Books of accounts need not be published. There is no legal requirement to publish annual report. Information is not leaked out to competitors, which is an advantage to the firm. If partners want they can keep secrets to themselves. 

(iv) Rational Decisions : Decisions are taken collectively by partners. Two heads are always better than one.. Partners discuss can take decisions, which are always balanced. Partners have unlimited liability therefore they are careful in taking decisions.