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Function of sole proprietor
A sole proprietor is a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for it debts.
There are many types of business that are defined by different legal systems in different countries. They include partnerships,sole traders, limited liability company,cooperatives and corporations.
Sole proprietor
A sole proprietor is someone who owns there own business. A newspaper stand for example. If you invest your money into your business, then create and run it ALL BY YOUR SELF, then the business is called a sole proprietorship, and you are the sole proprietor.
Businesses can be corporations or partnerships. Partnerships are between two people interested in making money. Corporations are entities established to make money, as well, but they have shareholders.
This person is sole proprietor of the building.
theft loss of inventory on sole proprietor. how is it handled on tax return
Partnerships can not be converted to Sole proprietorship.
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A garnishment can be put against a sole proprietor to settle a debt. Despite their working situation, they are still under obligation.
James C. Penney Founder of J.C Penney, He is a Sole Proprietor.