Sole traders/Partnerships/LTDs Flashcards
What sector of economy do they belong to
Private
Sole trader ownership
One person
Sole trader control
All decisions made by one person
Sole trader finance
Bank loans
Mortgages
Grants
Personal savings
Partnerships ownership
2-20 people (partners)
Partnerships control
Controlled by all the partners
Partnerships finance
Grants
Bank loans
Personal savings
What does LTDs stand for
Private limited companies
LTDs ownership
Shareholders who are invited to buy shares - they receive a dividend each year (percentage of profits)
LTDs control
Board of directors
LTDs finance
Bank loans
Grants
Mortgages
Inviting people to buy shares
Legal documents
Partnerships - deed of partnership
LTDS - certificate of incorporation
Liability
Sole trader - unlimited
Partnerships - unlimited
LTDs - limited