How many limited partnerships (SComm/CommV) are there in Belgium?

Last updated: 8 September 2026

How many limited partnerships (SComm/CommV) are there in Belgium? Er zijn 68,697 actieve CommVs in België. Dat is 3.4% van alle Belgische bedrijven.

Short answer

Er zijn 68,697 actieve CommVs in België (3.4% van alle bedrijven). De gemiddelde CommV is 7 jaar en 10 maanden oud. Afgelopen maand werden er 361 nieuwe CommVs opgericht.

1. How many limited partnerships (SComm/CommV) are there in Belgium? The numbers.

Volgens de Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen (KBO) zijn er 68,697 actieve CommVs in België, op een totaal van 2,002,637 actieve bedrijven.

68,697

Active

3.4%

Of all companies

361

New this month

7j 10m

Average age

2. In which cities are most CommVs?

Most CommVs Antwerpen (4,614), followed by Gent, Brugge, Hasselt, Kortrijk.

1 Antwerpen
4,614
2 Gent
2,650
3 Brugge
1,139
4 Hasselt
846
5 Kortrijk
842

3. In which sectors are CommVs?

The most popular sector for CommVs: Activiteiten van adviesbureaus op het gebied van bedrijfsvoering en overig managementadvies (8,034 companies).

1 Activiteiten van adviesbureaus op het gebied van bedrijfsvoering en overig managementadvies
8,034
2 Overige adviesbureaus op het gebied van bedrijfsbeheer; adviesbureaus op het gebied van bedrijfsvoering
6,605
3 Activiteiten op het gebied van computerconsultancy en beheer van computerfaciliteiten
2,960
4 Computerconsultancy-activiteiten
2,621
5 Activiteiten van holdings
2,189

Age distribution

How old are the active CommVs? The chart shows the number of CommVs.

01,6973,3955,0926,7890j10j20j30j40j50jLeeftijd (jaren)

6. What is a CommV?

The CommV (Commanditaire Vennootschap / Société en Commandite) is a partnership with a general partner (unlimited liability) and silent partners (capital only). Popular as a cheaper alternative to a second BV: no notary is needed when the managing partner is itself a BV. This shields the liability while saving on incorporation costs.

The CommV is often used as a cheaper structure alongside an existing BV: the BV becomes the general partner of the CommV, shielding the unlimited liability. No notary needed, no minimum capital. Popular in real estate projects, management structures and family arrangements. The number of CommVs is still rising.

Read more about the pros and cons of a CommV →

4. Comparison with other legal forms

How do CommVs?

Look up a CommV?

Search by name, address or VAT number and find all info directly.

7. Frequently asked questions

How many limited partnerships (SComm/CommV) are there in Belgium?

68,697 active / 68,697 total.

What percentage of all Belgian companies is a CommV?

CommVs: 3.4% (2,002,637 companies).

In which cities are most CommVs?

Antwerpen (4,614), Gent (2,650), Brugge (1,139), Hasselt (846), Kortrijk (842).

How old is the average CommV?

7j 10m.

Where can I look up CommVs?

Databakkes.be

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