OwnershipA single ownerTwo or moreownersUsually owned bymany shareholdersLegal entityNot a separate legalentityNot a separatelegal entity.A separate legal entityTaxationNo additionalbusiness incometax.No additionalbusiness incometax.Additional corporateincome tax.LiabilityUnlimited liabilityUnlimited liabilityLimited liabilityBusinesslifeBusiness ends withowner deathBusiness ends witha partner deathIndefinite.Fundamental Accounting Principles–Financial Accounting IForms of Business Entities3