Business, tax and funding
KGaA
Abbreviation for Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
In short and in plain language
The KGaA is a German partnership limited by shares. It mixes parts of a limited partnership and a stock corporation.
At least one partner is liable in person. The rest of the capital is split into shares.
Like other facts on the firm, the legal form goes on the legal page. It also goes on the firm's letters.
Definition
The KGaA is a German partnership limited by shares, combining features of a limited partnership and a stock corporation. At least one partner is personally liable, while the remaining capital is divided into shares. Like other company details, the legal form usually belongs in the legal notice and on business letters.