forms of businesses Flashcards
partnership
pooling of capital resources and the businesses or professional talents of two or more individuals( partners) with the goal of making profit
sole proprietorship
form of business ownership in which one person owns the business
corporation
artificial being created by government grant, which is for many purposes is treated as a natural person. Requires a corporate structure consisting of shareholders, directors, and officers.
LLC ( Limited liability company)
a partnership for federal tax treatment and the limited liability feature of the corporate form of business organization.
LLP ( limited liability partnership)
partnership in which at least one partner has liability limited to the loss of capital contribution made to the partnership.
benefits vs. detriments
tax differences
domestic vs. foreign corporations