Maria Has Been Operating a Business as a Sole Proprietorship

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Essay

Maria has been operating a business as a sole proprietorship for several years. She needs additional capital and wants to incorporate her business. The assets of her business (building, land, inventory, and so on)have a $400,000 adjusted basis and a $1.5 million FMV. Maria is willing to exchange the assets for 1,500 shares of Metro Corporation stock, each having a $1,000 FMV. Bill and John are each willing to invest $500,000 in Maria's business and will each receive 500 shares of stock. Why is Sec. 351 important to Maria? Does it matter to Bill and John?

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Definitions:

World Trade Organization (WTO)

An international organization that regulates and facilitates global trade agreements between nations to ensure trade flows smoothly, predictably, and freely.

Trade Negotiations

The process whereby countries or organizations discuss, agree upon, and arrange the terms of trade in order to facilitate international business.

Trade Disputes

Disagreements or conflicts arising between employees and employers or between different labor unions, often regarding terms of employment or working conditions.

Economic Cycles

Periods of economic expansion and contraction measured by changes in GDP and other economic indicators.