Characteristics of the various legal forms
The table below details the characteristics of the five different structures.
See also the "Legal form" section in the ‘setting up a company’ area.
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Legal form: Limited liability company (Sàrl)
The Sàrl is a combination of a limited company and a joint partnership. It lends itself to family businesses or small and medium-sized enterprises.
Legal form: Sole Proprietorships
Craftsmen and doctors often opt for sole proprietorships. They are suitable for companies whose business activities are closely linked to the owner.
Legal form: The general partnership
The general partnership is ideal for small businesses whose partners have personal and business proximity. The founding document is simple.
Legal form: The limited company (SA)
The limited company is the most common legal structure for capital companies. It corresponds to companies that have significant capital requirements.
Legal form: The limited partnership
The limited partnership is an ideal legal structure for small businesses. This type of company does not require any start-up capital.