{"type":"document","data":{"id":"8d4ed7f4-bb42-4f21-ae5b-dcf39f612d13","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2025-12-17T15:52:58.477+01:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Want to invest through a general partnership (VOF)? Discover how it works, your options, and what to consider before starting."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","usps":[{"body":"Start with confidence","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/36c4efe8-31f5-4d67-bf86-55821b88f6c6/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/7c158c0ba780dccf/original/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"}},{"body":"Always an investment option that fits","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/36c4efe8-31f5-4d67-bf86-55821b88f6c6/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/7c158c0ba780dccf/original/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"}},{"body":"Clear on what investing can bring you","icon":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/36c4efe8-31f5-4d67-bf86-55821b88f6c6/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline","type":"image","width":32,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/7c158c0ba780dccf/original/Feedback-Check_Mark_Outline.svg","extension":"svg"}}],"coreHeader":{"body":"Are you considering investing alongside saving? In a general partnership (vof), this can be done through the business account you jointly hold as partners. See everything in one overview below.","title":"Investing in a general partnership (vof)","subtitle":"For when you want to increase your chances of return"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/business/investments","text":"Investing from your organisation"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Start with confidence"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>In a general partnership (vof), tasks are often divided. Not every co-owner handles the finances. Important: when you start investing, all partners must sign.</p><p>Tip: Make clear agreements beforehand. For example, how much of your joint capital will be invested, through which investment option, and for how long.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle"},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Always an investment option that fits"},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"medium","title":"Portfolio Management","intro":"Guided by an advisor","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/977c707e-4707-4239-bb70-785c84b52799/A-young-man-sits-at-a-table-with-a-television-behind-him-on-which-the-camera-flash-is-reflected","type":"image","width":5616,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/6a744e712e13b63f/original/A-young-man-sits-at-a-table-with-a-television-behind-him-on-which-the-camera-flash-is-reflected.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/business/investments/portfolio-management"},"checkMarkList":["Possible from € 50.000","5 different investment strategies","Free introductory video call"]},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"medium","title":"Easy Invest","intro":"The ready-made solution: no hassle, no worries","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/8973596b-41b0-4200-ab06-dc1fa294d335/Portrait-of-happy-young-man-sitting-at-table-making-pottery","type":"image","width":5700,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/20b8d5c497d52ffc/original/Portrait-of-happy-young-man-sitting-at-table-making-pottery.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/business/investments/easy-invest"},"checkMarkList":["Popular with beginners (many customers start every week)","If sustainability matters to you too","You can start with small amounts"]},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"medium","title":"Self Invest","intro":"Buy and sell independently","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/2be6815b-5986-4571-995e-4ec81723aeee/A-young-girl-hugs-her-father-who-is-repairing-the-wheel-of-her-bike","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/598ce9d65c61852c/original/A-young-girl-hugs-her-father-who-is-repairing-the-wheel-of-her-bike.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/business/investments/self-invest"},"checkMarkList":["No transaction fees for online buying and selling of funds and ETFs","Trade globally straight from the investment app","Access insights from the ING Investment Office"]}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Vrijblijvend videogesprek voor je vragen","richBody":{"value":"<p>Find it hard to choose between for example Portfolio Management and Easy Invest. Or between Self Invest and Easy Invest? Plan a call to talk it through with one of our advisers. </p><p>Your benefits:</p><ul><li>In 15 minutes all your questions answered</li><li>Get a better picture of what fits your organisation</li><li>No strings attached</li></ul>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"https://www.ing.nl/particulier/sparen-en-beleggen/afspraak-vermogen?flow-step=ing-feat-appointment-booking","text":"Check available dates and times"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Clear on what it can bring you"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<ul><li>Set your own preferences (how much, how long and more)</li><li>See what combining investing with saving can do</li><li>No obligations</li></ul>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/investments/calculate-business-investing","text":"Calculate easily"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Good to know about investing"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Investing comes with risks and costs. You could lose your investment or part of it.</p><p>Investments that contribute to environmental or social goals can be part of our investment solutions, such as Portfolio Management and Easy Investing. However, they don’t exclusively focus on these types of investments – investing in financially strong companies is also important. Find out more about <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/investing/sustainability/esg\">ING’s Sustainable Investing policy here</a>.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/investing/investments-at-ing/risks-of-investing","text":"Read more about the risks of investing and how to reduce them"},{"url":"/en/personal/investing/service/general-terms--conditions","text":"General terms and conditions for investing"}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Frequently asked questions"},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"What can I invest in from my general partnership (vof)?","richBody":{"value":"<p>That depends on the investment solution you choose.<br />Planning to invest €50,000 or more? Then you can invest with ING experts via Portfolio Management in 5 investment strategies. Prefer Easy Investing? Then you can choose from 1 of 4 ING Global Index Portfolio funds. With Self-Investing, you decide where to invest. You’ll have access to a wide range of funds, shares, bonds, ETFs and other investment instruments.</p>"}},{"title":"Should I invest business or personal?","richBody":{"value":"<p>It depends on your situation which is more tax-efficient: business or personal investing. Read more on this page.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/investments/invest-business-or-private","text":"Business or personal investing"}]},{"title":"What are the tax rules for business investing?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Tax is an important part of business investing. How much tax you pay affects your net return. Read more about the tax rules for your returns as an entrepreneur on this page.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/investments/business-investing-and-tax","text":"Business investing and tax"}]},{"title":"What could investing bring me?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Calculate here what investing from your business could bring you.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/business/investments/calculate-business-investing","text":"Calculate business investing"}]},{"title":"Want to discuss with an adviser first?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Not sure whether to invest personally or through your business? Or which investment solution suits you and your business best? Or do you simply have questions about investing? Book a video call with one of our advisers at a time that suits you.</p><p>Your benefits:</p><ul><li>Get answers to your questions in just 15 minutes</li><li>A clearer picture of what suits you</li><li>No obligations</li></ul><p><a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/savings-and-investing/afspraak-vermogen-en\">Check available dates and times</a></p><p> </p>"}}]}]},"legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p><small class=\"footnote\">🛈 We offer the English information on ING.nl as an additional service. This information was translated from Dutch, and in case of any inconsistency, the original Dutch text shall prevail.</small></p>"}}]}}}