what are the major forms of business organization? compare and contrast
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There are 4 main types of business organization: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and Limited Liability Company, or LLC.
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The organisations are Sole Proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and Limited Liability Companies.
- Sole Proprietorships
- A single person owns these businesses and this person is in charge of managing the company's daily operations.
- All of a business's assets and any earnings are owned by a sole proprietorship.
- Additionally, they take full responsibility for all their obligations and debts.
- Partnerships
- A single firm is owned by two or more persons.
- The law does not discriminate between a corporation and its owners, similar to proprietorships.
- Partners should have a written contract outlining procedures for making decisions, allocating earnings, and resolving conflicts.
- There are also rules for admitting new partners, buying out existing partners, and dissolving the partnership if needed.
- Corporations
- One that has been granted a charter by the state where its headquarters is located is regarded by law.
- It is a distinct legal person, existing independently of its owners.
- It has legal rights, including the ability to pay taxes, be sued, and sign contracts.
- A corporation's shareholders are its true owners.
- Limited Liability Companies
- The partnership's operational flexibility and limited liability characteristics are combined with a corporation's tax advantages.
- In comparison to a general partnership, formation is more complicated and formal.
- The lifespan is established when the formation documents are filed, and the owners are members.
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