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  • One challenge for partnerships is resolving ________ among partners.
    disagreements
  • A major drawback of a partnership is ________ liability for debts.
    joint
  • Nonprofits focus on a ________ rather than earning profits.
    mission
  • In a public corporation, shareholders have ________ liability, meaning they are only responsible for their investment.
    limited
  • A sole proprietorship is often chosen because it is ________ to set up and manage.
    simple
  • Limited liability means that an owner’s ________ assets are protected from business debts.
    personal
  • Franchisees must pay ongoing ________ and royalties to the franchisor.
    fees
  • Profits in a corporation are taxed twice: once at the corporate level and again as ________.
    dividends
  • A franchise provides a proven ________ model and brand recognition to new business owners.
    business
  • An LLC provides ________ liability protection to its owners.
    personal
  • An advantage of pass-through taxation is that profits are taxed only once at the __________ level.
    personal
  • A nonprofit organization must reinvest all ________ into its mission and cannot distribute profits to owners.
    revenue
  • A benefit of forming an LLC is ________ flexibility, which allows owners to choose how they are taxed.
    tax
  • Retained earnings in a corporation can be ________ back into the business before being taxed.
    reinvested
  • In a partnership, the ________ share profits, responsibilities, and liabilities.
    owners
  • A public corporation raises money by selling ________ to the public.
    shares
  • A private corporation is owned by a small group of individuals and does not sell shares ________.
    publicly
  • Franchisees must choose a legal structure such as an LLC or ________ to operate the franchise.
    corporation
  • Taxes for LLCs can be filed as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or ________.
    corporation
  • Private corporations retain more ________ compared to public corporations because shares are not sold publicly.
    privacy
  • Nonprofits are often eligible for grants and ________ to help fund their operations.
    donations
  • The choice of a business structure impacts taxes, liability, and ________ potential.
    growth
  • Liabilities in business refer to ________ or legal obligations owed by the company.
    debts
  • Nonprofits are exempt from many ________ because of their focus on public service.
    taxes
  • Double taxation occurs in ________ when profits are taxed at both corporate and personal levels.
    corporations
  • Sole proprietorships and partnerships are taxed using ________ taxation.
    pass-through
  • Liabilities can include legal obligations such as fines, debts, or ________.
    restrictions
  • Limited Liability Companies combine features of corporations and ________.
    partnerships
  • A sole proprietorship is owned and operated by ________ person.
    one
  • A business pays corporate taxes on its profits and shareholders pay personal taxes on ________.
    dividends