GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How are sole proprietorships and partnerships alike?
A
Contracts are needed to start the businesses
B
Owners have complete control of the business.
C
Owners have limited legal liability.
D
The businesses are owned by one person.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike other business entities like private limited companies, sole proprietorship and partnership companies render unlimited liabilities to the members.

Detailed explanation-2: -Partnership Liability – As with a sole proprietorship, the lack of personal liability protection is considered by many people to be the biggest drawback of operating as a general partnership. Moreover, all general partners are liable for any acts, legal wrongdoing, or debts incurred by any of the business partners.

Detailed explanation-3: -Partnerships can be very similar to Sole Proprietorships in the sense that the business is not necessarily an independent entity; in the simplest form of Partnership, all partners contribute capital and all are fully liable for business debts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unlimited liability typically exists in general partnerships and sole proprietorships.

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