This document compares the pros and cons of different business structures: partnerships have tax advantages and more funding from multiple partners but also unlimited liability and potential conflicts; sole proprietorships are easy to form but have limited resources and lifetime; corporations have limited liability but more paperwork and pay double taxation, though they can access more investment and hire talented employees.
This document compares the pros and cons of different business structures: partnerships have tax advantages and more funding from multiple partners but also unlimited liability and potential conflicts; sole proprietorships are easy to form but have limited resources and lifetime; corporations have limited liability but more paperwork and pay double taxation, though they can access more investment and hire talented employees.
This document compares the pros and cons of different business structures: partnerships have tax advantages and more funding from multiple partners but also unlimited liability and potential conflicts; sole proprietorships are easy to form but have limited resources and lifetime; corporations have limited liability but more paperwork and pay double taxation, though they can access more investment and hire talented employees.
Advantages of Partnership Disadvantages or Partnership Tax advantages Unlimited liability Low start-up cost Lack of Continuity More partner, more funds Difficulty of finding partner Limited Regulation Divided authority Ease of information Possible conflict among partners Broader management base Slower decision making Easier to form and run business Joint Accountability
Advantages of Sole Proprietorship Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship
Easy Formation Limited resources Tax advantage Limited life Prompt decision Unlimited liability Easy dissolution Scale of business and expertise
Advantages of Corporation Disadvantages of Corporation
Limited liability Extensive paperwork More money for investment Double taxation Size Two tax returns Perpetual life Size Ease of ownership change Termination difficult Ease of drawing talented employees Conflict with Stockholder and Board Separation of ownership or management Initial cost