Formation of limited partnership; certificate of limited partnership
Wis. Stat. § 179.0201
in effect(1) To form a limited partnership, a person must deliver a certificate of limited partnership to the department for filing.
(2) A certificate of limited partnership must state all of the following:
(a) The name of the limited partnership, which name satisfies s. 179.0114.
(b) The street and mailing addresses of the partnership’s principal office.
(c) The street address of the partnership’s registered office in this state and the name and e-mail address of its registered agent at that office.
(d) The name and street and mailing addresses of each general partner.
(e) Whether the limited partnership is a limited liability limited partnership.
(3) A certificate of limited partnership may contain statements as to matters other than those required by sub. (2), but may not vary or otherwise affect the provisions specified in s. 179.0105 (3) and (4) in a manner inconsistent with that section.
(4) A limited partnership is formed when all of the following occur:
(a) The certificate of limited partnership becomes effective.
(b) At least 2 persons have become partners.
(c) At least one person has become a general partner.
(d) At least one person has become a limited partner.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/179.0201Fetched: 10/7/2026