The Characteristics Below Apply to at Least One of the Forms

question 76

Essay

The characteristics below apply to at least one of the forms of business organization.
a. Is a separate legal entity?
b. Is allowed to be owned by one person only?
c. Owner or owners are personally liable for debts of the business
d. Is a taxable entity?
e. Is a business entity?
f. May have a contract specifying the division of profits among the owners?
g. Has an unlimited life.
Use the following format to indicate (with a "yes" or "no") whether or not a characteristic applies to each type of business organization.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Proprietorship } & \text { Partnership } & \text { Corporation } \\\hline \text { a } & & & \\\hline \text { b } & & & \\\hline \text { c } & & & \\\hline \text { d } & & & \\\hline \text { e } & & & \\\hline \text { f } & & & \\\hline \text { g } & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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