How many partnerships (société simple) are there in Belgium?

Last updated: 23 April 2026

How many partnerships (société simple) are there in Belgium? Er zijn 15 actieve partnerships in België. Dat is 0.001% van alle Belgische bedrijven.

Short answer

Er zijn 15 actieve partnerships in België (0.001% van alle bedrijven). De gemiddelde partnership is 12 jaar en 8 maanden oud. Afgelopen maand werden er 0 nieuwe partnerships opgericht.

1. How many partnerships (société simple) are there in Belgium? The numbers.

Volgens de Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen (KBO) zijn er 15 actieve partnerships in België, op een totaal van 1,950,527 actieve bedrijven.

15

Active

0.001%

Of all companies

0

New this month

12j 8m

Average age

Hier zijn ze allemaal.

Met 15 maatschappen in heel België kunnen we ze gewoon allemaal tonen. Ja, dit is de volledige lijst.

2. In which cities are most partnerships?

Most partnerships Lochristi (2), followed by Kortrijk, Gent, Comines-Warneton, Eupen.

1 Lochristi
2
2 Kortrijk
2
3 Gent
2
4 Comines-Warneton
1
5 Eupen
1

3. In which sectors are partnerships?

The most popular sector for partnerships: Activiteiten van huisartspraktijken (4 companies).

1 Activiteiten van huisartspraktijken
4
2 Activiteiten van advocaten
3
3 Activiteiten van deurwaarders
1
4 Speur- en ontwikkelingswerk op biotechnologisch gebied
1
5 Speur- en ontwikkelingswerk op biotechnologisch gebied
1

Age distribution

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

012340j5j10j15jLeeftijd (jaren)

6. What is a partnership?

The partnership (maatschap / société simple) is the most popular way to transfer assets to the next generation without losing control. Parents contribute their investment portfolio, real estate or company shares into a partnership and donate the participation certificates to their children, while retaining management themselves. No notary needed, no minimum capital, no publication required.

Beyond estate planning, the partnership is also used by liberal professionals (doctors, lawyers, architects) who want to share a practice without setting up a heavy corporate structure. Note: a partnership has no legal personality, so the partners are personally liable. It is also not required to file annual accounts.

Read more about the pros and cons of a partnership →

4. Comparison with other legal forms

How do partnerships?

Look up a partnership?

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

7. Frequently asked questions

How many partnerships (société simple) are there in Belgium?

15 active / 15 total.

What percentage of all Belgian companies is a partnership?

partnerships: 0.001% (1,950,527 companies).

In which cities are most partnerships?

Lochristi (2), Kortrijk (2), Gent (2), Comines-Warneton (1), Eupen (1).

How old is the average partnership?

12j 8m.

Where can I look up partnerships?

Databakkes.be

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