Different forms of business and company ownership
January 4, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Business Startup
1. Sole Proprietorship
Single proprietorship is the simplest form of organization in most of the countries in the world. Unlike other forms of entity, it is usually not governed by special laws. A proprietorship is a type of business entity which legally has no separate existence from its owner. Hence, the limitations of liability enjoyed by a corporation and limited liability partnerships do not apply to sole proprietors. All debts of the business are debts of the owner. The single proprietor has unlimited liability since creditors of his business may proceed not only against the assets and properties of his business but also after his own personal assets and properties. A sole proprietorship essentially refers to a natural person or individual doing business in his or her own name and in which there is only one owner and no partners. Read more
