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What type of partnership is best if a business needs investors who won't interfere with management?

General Partnership
Silent Partnership
Particular Partnership
Limited Partnership (correct)

A general partnership offers unlimited liability for all partners.

True (A)

What is a key advantage of a silent partnership for a business owner seeking financial support?

The silent partner provides funding without actively managing operations.

A ______ partnership is designed for short-term projects or ventures.

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Match the following partnership types with their corresponding liability levels:

General Partnership = Unlimited liability for all partners Limited Partnership = Limited liability for investors, unlimited for managing partners Silent Partnership = Unlimited liability for the managing partner only Particular Partnership = Unlimited liability for all partners Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between an external company and a domestic company?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

In an anonymous partnership, both partners are known to the public and third parties.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of a merger for shareholders?

Shareholders of the merged companies lose direct ownership in those companies but gain ownership in the newly formed entity. Signup and view all the answers

A company that is fully incorporated and registered under South African laws is called a ______ company.

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Match the following terms with their respective definitions:

External Company = A company that operates in another country but retains its original registration in its home country. Domestic Company = A company that is fully incorporated and registered under the laws of the country where it operates. Anonymous Partnership = A partnership where one partner remains hidden from the public and third parties. Signup and view all the answers

If BELL Inc. wants to establish a long-term presence in South Africa, which type of company would be more beneficial?

Domestic Company (B) Signup and view all the answers

The transaction described in the first paragraph is an example of an acquisition.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal framework that oversees transactions like the merger discussed in the first paragraph?

The Companies Act Signup and view all the answers

In a silent partnership, who has unlimited liability?

The managing partner (D) Signup and view all the answers

A universal partnership can be formed to share only business profits.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a silent partnership for the managing partner?

The managing partner retains full control over the business while receiving financial support. Signup and view all the answers

A ______ partnership is formed for a specific project and dissolves after its completion.

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Match the type of partnership with its key feature:

General Partnership = Partners share all profits and all property. Silent Partnership = One partner provides funding but doesn't participate in the business. Universal Partnership = Partners share everything, including profits and property. Particular Partnership = Partners collaborate on a specific project and share profit and loss only for that project. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of partnership is best suited for individuals who want complete control and financial backing?

Silent Partnership (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a universal partnership, partners are not required to trust each other.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Give two reasons why a particular partnership might be preferable over a general partnership for a specific project.

A particular partnership allows for temporary collaboration and limits liability to the specific project. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

General Partnership

A partnership where all partners have unlimited liability and are involved in day-to-day management.

Limited Partnership

A partnership that includes both general partners with unlimited liability and limited partners with limited liability.