What is legal or juristic personality
Not changed by its members. Allows for continuity. Business could last forever . Members not liable for debt or obligations of the juristic persons
Sole proprietorship
Owned and managed by 1 person.
Very popular cos it’s easy and cheap
Advantages of sole proprietorship
Simple Cheap Owner has total authority No special legal restrictions Easy to discontinu3
Disadvantages of sole proprietorship
Owner is personally liable without limitations
Limited diversity in skills
Lack of continuity
Limited access to capital
The partnership
Similar to sole proprietorship
A contractual relationship between 2 or more persons.
The close corporation
Charactistics of partnership and company
Mayhave one or more members but not more than 10