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
