Business Structure for Non-Profit Subsidiary

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What is the primary reason a sole proprietorship is not a viable business structure for a for-profit subsidiary of a tax-exempt organization?

  • It requires the tax-exempt organization to handle business operations directly (correct)
  • It is only available for non-profit organizations
  • It does not provide limited liability protection
  • It is not a separate legal entity

Which of the following business structures is not a viable option for a for-profit subsidiary of a tax-exempt organization?

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Sole Proprietorship (correct)
  • S Corporation
  • C Corporation

What is a key characteristic of a sole proprietorship that makes it unsuitable for a for-profit subsidiary of a tax-exempt organization?

  • It requires the tax-exempt organization to handle business operations directly (correct)
  • It is a separate legal entity
  • It provides limited liability protection
  • It is only available for small businesses

Why would a tax-exempt organization want to avoid a sole proprietorship structure for its for-profit subsidiary?

<p>To prevent the tax-exempt organization from handling business operations directly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason a sole proprietorship is not a viable option for a for-profit subsidiary of a tax-exempt organization, according to Hopkins (2017)?

<p>It requires the tax-exempt organization to handle business operations directly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Business Structure for a For-Profit Subsidiary

  • A for-profit subsidiary of a tax-exempt organization cannot be a sole proprietorship.
  • This is because a sole proprietorship would require the tax-exempt organization to handle business operations directly, negating the benefit of having a separate corporation.
  • Viable business structures for a for-profit subsidiary of a tax-exempt organization include:
    • C Corporation
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    • S Corporation

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