Checklist: Creation of a limited partnership

A certain number of criteria need to be respected when founding a limited partnership. The compulsory steps are listed below.

• Budget for start-up costs
• Tax advice and calculation of tax associated with start-up
• Determine the corporate name (clarify with the cantonal commercial register)
• Draw up a partnership agreement
• Register with the trade register
• Register with the Old-Age and Survivor Insurance (OSI) pension fund
• If you have employees: register with the AVC compensation fund and take out compulsory LPP and LAA insurance policies
• Determine whether you are liable for VAT. If so, register with the Federal Tax Administration