Definition
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A
business owned by one person
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An
association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for
profit
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A
specialized form of partnership, with general and limited partners
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A
hybrid legal entity combining corporate and partnership characteristics
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A
separate legal entity owned by the shareholders
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Creation
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No
specific formalities required for creation; generally, fictitious name
filing needed
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Must
file certificate of limited partnership with the state
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Must
file articles of organization with the state
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Must
file articles of incorporation with the state
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