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Types of Business Entities

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Sole Proprietorship

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A business owned by one person with no distinct legal separation from the owner.

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Partnership

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A business owned by two or more individuals sharing profits, losses, and legal liabilities.

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Limited Partnership (LP)

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A partnership with at least one general partner with unlimited liability and limited partners with liability capped to their investment.

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Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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A hybrid entity blending the liability protection of a corporation with the tax efficiencies of a partnership.

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C Corporation

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A separate legal entity owned by shareholders, offering liability protection but subject to double taxation.

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S Corporation

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A special type of corporation that meets specific IRS criteria and offers pass-through taxation to its owners.

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Professional Corporation (PC)

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A corporation for individuals offering professional services, subject to regulatory body oversight.

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Cooperative

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An organization owned by the users of its services who benefit from its surplus.

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Nonprofit Organization

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An entity organized for a public or mutual benefit other than generating profit for owners or investors.

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Business Trust

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An entity managed by trustees for beneficiaries who hold transferable certificates of beneficial interest.

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