Foundation of a Limited Partnership (KmG)
The limited partnership plays only a minor role in Switzerland. It is suitable for small businesses with a strong focus on individuals. It often arises when a general partnership wants to expand its financing base. However, it is advisable to draw up a partnership agreement.
| Seed Capital | No seed capital needed, but foundation fees will be charged. |
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| Liability | Variable between general partners and limited partners. |
| Company Name | Must contain the suffix "KmG" |
| Number of Founders | At least one natural person plus one natural person and one legal entity |
| Taxes | No separate tax return. Each partner declares his/her participation in profit and assets in the private tax return |
| VAT Liability | Mandatory for annual sales of CHF 100'000 or more |
| Commercial Accounting | Commercial Accounting mandatory from annual sales of CHF 500'000 |
The Founding Process
Good preparation is half the battle won! Building a company and putting it on course involves some unexpected surprises. That’s why a well-thought-out plan is needed. We support you and assume the formalities.
Choose the legal structure and fill out the online form
First meeting at the Treuhandzentrum Zürich, free of charge
We’ll take care of documentation processing
Signing and certifying of documents at the notary’s office
Entry in the Commercial Register
Start your Limited Partnership now
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