diff --git a/odoo/addons/base/models/res_company.py b/odoo/addons/base/models/res_company.py
index 53126c0524d..84e4468850d 100644
--- a/odoo/addons/base/models/res_company.py
+++ b/odoo/addons/base/models/res_company.py
@@ -229,7 +229,6 @@ class Company(models.Model):
         company = super(Company, self).create(vals)
         # The write is made on the user to set it automatically in the multi company group.
         self.env.user.write({'company_ids': [(4, company.id)]})
-        partner.sudo().write({'company_id': company.id})
 
         # Make sure that the selected currency is enabled
         if vals.get('currency_id'):