Swedish Company Law
Kommanditbolag Understanding the Swedish Limited Partnership Structure
This entity combines partners with unlimited liability and partners with liability limited to their capital contribution. It offers a flexible structure for specific business needs under Swedish law.
A kommanditbolag is a Swedish limited partnership requiring at least two partners: one with unlimited liability (komplementär) and one with liability limited to their capital contribution (kommanditdelägare). This structure offers a blend of personal oversight and limited financial risk, making it a flexible option for various business arrangements in Sweden.
What is a Kommanditbolag?
A kommanditbolag pairs general partners (komplementärer), who bear unlimited liability, with limited partners (kommanditdelägare), whose liability is capped at their contribution. This structure is governed by Swedish partnership law, making it distinct in its approach to partner liability compared to a limited company (aktiebolag).
General and Limited Partners
The kommanditbolag must have at least one general partner (komplementär) and at least one limited partner (kommanditdelägare). The general partner has unlimited personal liability for all the partnership's obligations. In contrast, the limited partner's liability is capped at their contributed capital.