The document outlines 4 main forms of business organization: 1) Sole proprietorship which is owned and operated by a single individual who has full control and responsibility. 2) Partnership which is owned and operated by 2 or more individuals who share responsibilities, profits, and liabilities. 3) Corporation which is a separate legal entity from its owners, can raise capital by selling stock, and provides limited liability. 4) Limited Liability Company (LLC) which is a flexible structure that combines elements of a corporation and partnership while offering limited liability and pass-through taxation.
The document outlines 4 main forms of business organization: 1) Sole proprietorship which is owned and operated by a single individual who has full control and responsibility. 2) Partnership which is owned and operated by 2 or more individuals who share responsibilities, profits, and liabilities. 3) Corporation which is a separate legal entity from its owners, can raise capital by selling stock, and provides limited liability. 4) Limited Liability Company (LLC) which is a flexible structure that combines elements of a corporation and partnership while offering limited liability and pass-through taxation.
The document outlines 4 main forms of business organization: 1) Sole proprietorship which is owned and operated by a single individual who has full control and responsibility. 2) Partnership which is owned and operated by 2 or more individuals who share responsibilities, profits, and liabilities. 3) Corporation which is a separate legal entity from its owners, can raise capital by selling stock, and provides limited liability. 4) Limited Liability Company (LLC) which is a flexible structure that combines elements of a corporation and partnership while offering limited liability and pass-through taxation.
owned and operated by a single individual. It's the simplest form and the owner has full control and responsibility.
02 Partnership: A business owned
and operated by two or more individuals who share responsibilities, profits, and liabilities. There are general and limited partnerships.
03 Corporation: A legal entity
separate from its owners, often with shareholders, which provides limited liability protection. It can raise capital by selling shares of stock.
04 Limited Liability Company (LLC):
A flexible business structure that combines elements of a corporation and a partnership. It offers limited liability protection and pass-through taxation.
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