A. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: This is the simplest business structure of which the owner has total control. The owner can make up a fictitious name or use the same name for the business. Sole proprietorship is easy to set up at a minimal cost. The business owner does not need to follow rules or regulations of others but their own and can set up their own schedule. Proceeds can be directly deposited into the owner’s bank account and the funds are freely allocated between business and personal accounts
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Part A Sole proprietorship Sole proprietorships are the most common type of business in the U.S. They are most commonly chosen because they are the easiest type of business to set up and give the sole owner of the company complete control of the company. There are many benefits to a sole proprietorship in regards to control‚ profit retention‚ and convenience. In regards to control‚ the owner of a sole proprietorship has the final say in any decisions. Due to the fact that there are no shareholders
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LIT1 – Task 1 Part A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: A “for profit business” owned and operated by an individual. Owning a sole proprietorship allows an individual to run a business any way they see fit with few state/federal regulations and limited legal formalities. The owner of a sole proprietorship assumes considerable risks by without liability protection and therefore is held personally liable for any judgments against the company and is susceptible to loss of business assets‚ personal property and
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(LIT1 Task 1) Sole Proprietorship: This is a type of business is where the business and the owner are one in the same. Sole proprietorship has its advantages and disadvantages just like every form of business. Sole proprietorship is one of the easiest types of business to create. You as the owner can name‚ organize and carry the business as far as you dream of it going. Sole proprietorship also can have risks; as the owner you cannot bring others into the business‚ so the responsibility of
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Legal Issues for Business Org. (LIT1) TASK 310.1.2-01-06/ Part: A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: Sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business with one owner who pays personal income tax on profits from the business. The benefit of the sole proprietorship is the tax advantage. The disadvantage of a sole proprietorship is obtaining capital funding. * Liability – As the owner of a sole proprietorship‚ one is personally liable for all business debts‚ creditors may sue you personally to satisfy the
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LIT1 Task 310.1.2-01-06 Part A Sole Proprietorship: A sole proprietorship is owned by only one person. All profits and losses are the responsibility of the owner only. Liability – There is unlimited liability in a sole proprietorship. The owner is solely responsible for any debts that may occur. Income Taxes – The business files taxes as one single unit. Because profits are not shared‚ they are considered personal income to the sole proprietor. Longevity/Continuity – In a sole proprietorship
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------------------------------------------------- SAMPLE FORMAT FOR TASK 1 PART A ------------------------------------------------- *Course Mentor Note on the interpretation/application of the Taskstream Instructions: According to the instructions in Taskstream‚ you may conclude the task is asking you to include 3 components for Part A of Task 1 which are: 1. ------------------------------------------------- Six of seven characteristics 2. -------------------------------------------------
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310.1.2: Organizational Forms Task A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: This is the most common form of business as it is owned by one person‚ so there is no distinction between the business and the owner. Liability – Because there is no distinction between the business and the owner‚ all liability falls on the owner/sole proprietor. If the business fails‚ both personal and business worth and assets are at risk as they are the same. Income Taxes – Filing for income taxes are an advantage as the owner
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LIT1: Task 310.1.2-01-06 Task A Sole proprietorship 1. Liability * An owner has unlimited liability both personally and as the company owner. Liability is a disadvantage in a sole proprietorship. 2. Income taxes * The owner is responsible for filing taxes and is allowed to file taxes as part of their personal income taxes. 3. Longevity * This depends completely on the owner and there continued ability to operate the business. The operation of the business can be significantly
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Part A (The Report) Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is the most common form of forming a business in the United States. The individual that forms the sole proprietorship and the business is one in the same. For example‚ if the business owes creditors money‚ the individual who created the sole proprietorship business has to pay the bill. When entering into contracts the individual is actually agreeing to the contract since the person and business is one in the same. The biggest advantage
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