A | B |
partnership | when two or more persons carry on as co-owners of a business for a profit |
vote | each stock equals one |
unlimited | type of liability in which you can lose all your assets |
proof of existence | the way two or more people conduct their business |
corporation | entity with the legal authority to act as a single person |
secret | partner has an active role, but unknown existence |
franchise | when a company grants permission to sell products and services as a business |
sole proprietorship | business owned by one person |
by agreement | partenrship formed after they agree to conditions of a contract |
nonprofit | type of corporation that benefits the public and receives a tax break |
LLP | abbreviation for a partnership with limited liability |
silent | partner has no role, but is known to the public |
double | type of taxation on a corporatipon |
limited | type of liability in which you only lose you initial investment in the company |
dormant | partner plays no role and is not known to the public |
articles | ...of incorporation |
general | partner has an active role, unlimited liability |
cooperative | formed by a group to gain bargaining power |
joint | ...venture ia a special project for a limited time |