2. Sole Proprietorship
Advantages Disadvantages
Limited Liability Shared Profits
Ease of Ownership Transfer Unlimited Liability for
Greater Access to Capital Each partner has “Agency”
Specialized Management power
Expertise Limited Life
Simple to create
3. Corporation
advantages Disadvantages
Limited liability of Unlimited Liability
stockholders Limited Life – Business
Ability to attract capital ends when owner leaves
Ability to continue the business
indefinitely Limited Access to Start-up
Transferable ownership Capital
Limited Access to Credit
4. Partnership
Two or more owners
Least numerous form – 7.7% of all businesses
Easy to establish
Complementary skills
Division of profits
Larger pool of capital
Ability to attract