Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title IX: Partnership
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
A universal partnership of profits comprises all that the partners may acquire by their industry or work during the existence of the partnership.
Movable or immovable property which each of the partners may possess at the time of the celebration of the contract shall continue to pertain exclusively to each, only the usufruct passing to the partnership. (1675)
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.