Article 4 a partnership agreement shall be lawfully concluded, in written form, on the basis of agreement reached by all the partners through consultation.

第四条合伙协议依法由全体合伙人协商一致、以书面形式订立。

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A partnership without a written agreement carries no legal weight.

没有书面协议的合作没有分量。

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Article 3 a partnership agreement shall be in written form after consultation and agreement among all the partners according to law.

第三条合伙协议应当依法由全体合伙人协商一致，以书面形式订立。

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When two or more people start a company together, it's wise (but not legally required) for them to craft a written, carefully thought- out partnership agreement.

WSJ: Small Business: Forming a Partnership