{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-29-701.04","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 29-701.04","heading":"Nature, purpose, and duration of entity.","body":"(a)\nA limited partnership is an entity distinct from its partners. A limited partnership is the same entity regardless of whether its certificate states that the limited partnership is a limited liability limited partnership.\n\n(b)\nA limited partnership may be formed under this chapter for any lawful purpose, regardless of whether for profit.\n\n(c)\nA limited partnership shall have a perpetual duration.","path":["Title 29. Business Organizations. [Enacted title]","Chapter 7. Limited Partnerships.","Subchapter I. General Provisions."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/29-701.04","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"9efc394ec377d5130701986711cffb1b2fa6b5384664da0669febfb17448380d","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-29-701.03","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-29-701.05"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}