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Which of the following is true about limited partners in a limited partnership?
Which of the following is true about limited partners in a limited partnership?
- They are required to manage the business operations.
- They can only lose the capital they invested. (correct)
- They have equal control over business decisions.
- They are personally liable for the business debts.
A Deed of Partnership must be written according to legal requirements.
A Deed of Partnership must be written according to legal requirements.
False (B)
What document is used to outline the terms between partners in a partnership?
What document is used to outline the terms between partners in a partnership?
Deed of Partnership
All limited partners must be registered with the __________.
All limited partners must be registered with the __________.
Match the components of a Deed of Partnership with their descriptions:
Match the components of a Deed of Partnership with their descriptions:
What is a key characteristic of a sole trader?
What is a key characteristic of a sole trader?
A sole trader must publish their financial accounts legally.
A sole trader must publish their financial accounts legally.
What type of contract is usually drawn up in a partnership?
What type of contract is usually drawn up in a partnership?
If a sole trader cannot pay their debts, they may be forced to declare themselves __________.
If a sole trader cannot pay their debts, they may be forced to declare themselves __________.
Match the following business types with their characteristics:
Match the following business types with their characteristics:
What is the typical nature of the setup costs for a sole trader?
What is the typical nature of the setup costs for a sole trader?
A sole trader shares profits with other owners.
A sole trader shares profits with other owners.
How many owners does a partnership have?
How many owners does a partnership have?
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Study Notes
Sole Trader Overview
- Sole tradership is the simplest business organization structure.
- A sole trader operates independently, using either their own name or a trading name.
- The sole trader has full control of the business and enjoys all financial benefits.
- Unlimited liability means the owner's personal assets can be seized to pay off business debts.
- Sole traders risk personal bankruptcy if their business cannot meet financial obligations.
- No formal setup rules or costs are involved in becoming a sole trader.
- Sole traders are typically smaller firms and are not required to publish financial accounts.
Partnership Characteristics
- A partnership requires at least two and no more than twenty owners, all of whom have unlimited liability.
- Partnerships are governed by a Deed of Partnership, which outlines profit and loss sharing.
- Legal professionals often draft the Deed of Partnership to prevent future disputes.
- Different jurisdictions have specific laws regarding partnerships, such as the Partnership Act 1890 in the UK.
Limited Partnerships
- Limited partnerships must include at least one partner with unlimited liability.
- Limited partners are only liable for their own capital contributions and do not cover business debts beyond their investment.
- All limited partners must be registered with the Registrar of Companies.
Deed of Partnership
- The Deed of Partnership is a binding agreement between partners but is not legally mandated to exist.
- This document can be written or verbal and lacks specific legal requirements, allowing flexibility in content.
- Common elements included in a Deed of Partnership:
- Capital contributions of each partner.
- Distribution ratios for profits and losses.
- Salaries for partners.
- Interest provisions on capital contributions and partner withdrawals.
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