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What are the different types of partners?
The different types of partners include general partners, limited partners, and silent partners. General partners have active involvement in the business operations, while limited partners have limited liability and silent partners contribute capital but do not participate in the management of the business.
Define partnership and list its essential characteristics.
A partnership is a business structure in which two or more individuals manage and operate a business in accordance with the terms and objectives set out in a Partnership Deed. Essential characteristics include mutual agency, unlimited liability, and the sharing of profits and losses.
What is the difference between partnership and LLP?
The main differences between partnership and LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) lie in liability and management. In a partnership, partners have unlimited liability, while in an LLP, the liability of partners is limited to their agreed contribution. Additionally, in an LLP, partners have the right to manage the business directly.
Study Notes
Types of Partners
- There are two main types of partners: general partners and limited partners.
- General partners have unlimited personal liability and are involved in the day-to-day management of the business.
- Limited partners have limited personal liability and are not involved in the day-to-day management of the business.
Definition and Characteristics of Partnership
- A partnership is a type of business organization where two or more individuals come together to carry on a business with a view to earning profit.
- Essential characteristics of a partnership:
- Two or more persons
- Sharing of profits and losses
- Carry on a business together
- Mutual agency
- Unlimited liability
Partnership vs. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- The main difference between a partnership and an LLP is the liability of the partners.
- In a partnership, the partners have unlimited personal liability, whereas in an LLP, the partners have limited liability.
- An LLP provides a more flexible and scalable business structure, with the benefits of limited liability and a more formal business structure.
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Test your knowledge of partnerships with this quiz. Explore the essential characteristics of partnerships, different types of partners, and the distinctions between partnership and LLP structures. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of business partnerships.
