The table below details the characteristics of the five different structures.
See also the "Legal form" section in the ‘setting up a company’ area.
Sole proprietorship |
General partnership |
Limited Liability |
Corporation (Société anonyme, SA) |
Limited partnership |
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1. Legal basis |
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2. Ideal for/main purpose |
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3. Economic importance |
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4. Advantages |
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5. Disadvantages |
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6. Legal nature |
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7. Creating the company name |
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8. Establishment |
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9. Registration on the trade register |
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10. Number of owners or partners required |
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11. Capital requirement |
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12. Contributions in kind to replace cash |
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13. Organization and corporate bodies |
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14. Powers of the management/corporate bodies |
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15. Liability/obligation for additional payments |
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16. Use of investors or foreign funds |
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17. Allocation of profits/liability for losses |
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18. Formation of reserves |
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19. Accounting obligations |
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20. Taxation |
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21. Start-up costs |
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22. Management and representation |
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23. Termination/transfer |
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24. Provisions relating to nationality and domicile |
Information
Last modification 11.01.2023
