BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of business organization has a separate legal entity from its owner?
A
Sole proprietorship
B
Partnership
C
Limited company
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After registration a co-operative enterprise becomes a body corporate independent of its members i.e. a separate legal entity. Registration of a co-operative enterprise is compulsory.

Detailed explanation-2: -A joint stock company has an independent status i.e. it has a separate legal entity from its members. It has an independent existence in the eyes of law and can also purchase and sell property in its own name.

Detailed explanation-3: -A corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners. Under the law, corporations possess many of the same rights and responsibilities as individuals. They can enter contracts, loan and borrow money, sue and be sued, hire employees, own assets, and pay taxes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlike a company, a partnership is not a separate legal entity distinct from its members. It cannot own a property, incur debts or sue any party in its own name. Moreover, the partners of a partnership firm shall be personally and severally liable for the liabilities incurred by the firm.

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