- Kommanditselskab
A kommanditselskab (abbreviated K/S) is the Danish equivalent of the
limited partnership . The owners are divided into general partners ("komplementarer" in Danish) and limited partners ("kommanditister" in Danish). Often the only general partner of a K/S is an Anpartsselskab with the least possible capital, thus reducing the liability of the K/S to the capital of the Anpartsselskab.Liability
The general partners have
joint and several liability for the debts of the partnership while the limited partners havelimited liability i.e. they are only liable on debts incurred by the firm to the extent of their investment.Often it is the general partners who are running the company while the limited partners acts as passive investors.
Taxation of a K/S
In Danish tax law a K/S is not taxable and does thus not pay corporation taxes. This means that the assets of the K/S is taxed as personal assets of the owners. This is a great advantage if the K/S is having a deficit as this can be subtracted from the taxable income of the owners.
ee also
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Limited partnership The correspondingcommon law term.
*Kommanditgesellschaft The corresponding term in German law.External links
* [http://www.eogs.dk/graphics/selskaber/APS_en.html The Private Companies Act] The Danish law regulating the K/S.
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