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A
sole proprietorship is a business which legally has no separate existence from its owner. Hence, the limitations of
liability that a
corporation provides do not exist for a
sole proprietor. Sole proprietorships can operate in the name of the individual or can have a company name. If the business is operated using a name other than that of the owner, typically, it must register the trade name, or "
doing business as" (DBA) name with the appropriate agency within its jurisdiction -- most likely a city or county.
Sole proprietorship advantages
- Few regulatory requirements compared to corporation
- No corporate tax payments as income is treated as individual income tax
- Small formation costs (few legal fees)
Sole proprietorship disadvantage
- Personal liability for the debts and obligations of the business.
- Typically, outside investors will not invest in a sole proprietorship
See also
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This entry includes content from the following Wikipedia article:
Sole Proprietorship.
