Partnership contracts

For a General Partnership (VOF), partnership, or Limited Partnership (CV) it is advisable to draw up a partnership agreement. For a limited liability company (BV) a civil notary has to draw up the Articles of Association. 

If you start a business with someone else, the legal form of the business is usually a General Partnership (VOF), partnership, Limited Partnership (CV) or private limited liability company (BV).

It is not compulsory to draw up a contract or agreement to set up a VOF, partnership or CV. But we do recommend that you set out in writing the agreements you make with your partners.

You can do this yourself. The Chamber of Commerce keeps standard contracts for these legal forms. You can adjust the contract to your own situation. We would advise you to also consult a lawyer. You can also ask a civil notary to draw up a contract.

To set up a BV, you always have to ask a civil notary to draw up the Articles of Association.

For more information, contact your regional Chamber of Commerce.