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Question by  abaachi (2)

What are the advantages/disadvantages of a sole proprietorship v. a general partnership?

 
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Answer by  Platypus (180)

The only difference between a sole proprietorship and a general partnership are the number of people involved. A sole proprietorship can only have one person and a general partnership must have two or more people. The advantage to a sole proprietorship is autonomy and the disadvantage is that one person bears all the risk. A GP is exactly the opposite.

 
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Answer by  blrVoice (1054)

There are many differences. A sole proprietor is on it's own, it's difficult to go on holiday or to take sick leave. In a general partnership there are more ways to accumulate investments into the business and the risks are shared. Unfortunately the profits are shared and also taxed higher.

 
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Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

In a general partnership, you must share the profits with other partners. In a sole proprietorship, you retain all profits. In a sole proprietorship and a partnership, you are also personally liable for business debts unless you've set up a limited liability corporation.

 
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Answer by  silk (5)

Adv: You can make all the decision by yourself without having to adhere to other peoples requests. Disadv: You won't likely get the same consultation from workers compared to partners.

 
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