• 19 October 2023

    What’s an SComm?

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    The primary goal of an SComm (Société en commandite) is realising a common, social goal through certain economic and social activities, maximising profit in the process. The difference in this business type now is that the social angle is an absolute requirement. 
  • 19 October 2023

    What's a CommV (formerly gcv)?

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    A CommV (formerly gcv) is a limited partnership characterised by the presence of at least one managing partner and one silent or limited partner. The managing partner is actively involved in managing the partnership, whereas the silent partner has a predominantly financial and anonymous role.
  • 19 October 2023

    Becoming self-employed: which category should you go with?

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    Ready to start your business as a self-employed entrepreneur? Then you first need to decide on your self-employed status, then your legal form, and finally the type of company (if applicable). 
  • 19 October 2023

    Capital contribution to your company

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    If you want to start a company, you must make a capital contribution to that company. Your capital contribution will then be a part of the company’s equity. 
  • 19 October 2023

    Getting started in a liberal profession: a manual

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    Is your profession not listed as a liberal profession? Partena Professional proposes personalised guidance.
  • 19 October 2023

    Protect yourself with additional insurance for entrepreneurs

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    Self-employed entrepreneurs have less social insurance than employees. That’s why you need to take charge of your social insurance. To protect you, your family and your business.   
  • 19 October 2023

    What is an SA?

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    The SA (Société Anonyme) is a business type, usually reserved for financially powerful companies. It’s a capital-focused partnership that pulls in wealth anonymously. Compared to the SRL, the SA has a more complicated management organisation.
  • 19 October 2023

    What’s a non-profit organisation (NPO)?

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    A non-profit is a group of at least three natural people or legal entities who selflessly pursue a common goal. That means that the members of the non-profit cannot get any material benefits out of the operations. The common project is laid down in the organisation’s founding principles: the so-called statutes. 
  • 19 October 2023

    What is a sole proprietorship?

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    A sole proprietorship is a business type in which one person carries full responsibility for the business. There is no distinction between the personal and business assets. In a sole proprietorship, the entrepreneur decides everything independently. Many obligations are cancelled out in this company format.
  • 19 October 2023

    What is a general partnership?

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    A general partnership is a legal entity. It’s the least regulated and simplest business type. To set up a general partnership, you don’t need to visit a notary or publish a financial statement, nor do you need a financial plan. As a partner, you are unlimitedly liable in case of company debt, though, which means your private assets aren’t protected.