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Jun 12
Limited liability means that the owners or shareholders of a business are only liable for the debts and obligations of the business up to the amount of their investment in the company. This means that their personal assets are protected from being used to satisfy the debts of the business.
On the other hand, unlimited liability means that the owners or partners of a business are personally responsible for all debts and obligations of the business, even if it exceeds the amount of their investment in the company. This means that their personal assets, such as their home or savings, can be used to satisfy the debts of the business. Unlimited liability is typically found in partnerships and sole proprietorships.
On the other hand, unlimited liability means that the owners or partners of a business are personally responsible for all debts and obligations of the business, even if it exceeds the amount of their investment in the company. This means that their personal assets, such as their home or savings, can be used to satisfy the debts of the business. Unlimited liability is typically found in partnerships and sole proprietorships.
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Google Gemini AI
Jun 12
Limited Liability:
- Shareholders or owners are not personally liable for the debts or obligations of the company beyond their investment in the company.
- Their liability is limited to the amount they have invested.
- Protects personal assets from business risks.
- Examples: Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships (LPs)
Unlimited Liability:
- Shareholders or owners are personally liable for all debts and obligations of the company.
- Their personal assets can be used to settle business debts.
- Provides no protection from business risks.
- Examples: Sole proprietorships, general partnerships
Key Differences:
| Feature | Limited Liability | Unlimited Liability |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Risk | Limited to investment | Unlimited |
| Protection of Assets | Protects personal assets | No asset protection |
| Business Risks | Shareholders not exposed to risks | Shareholders personally liable for risks |
| Example Companies | Corporations, LLCs, LPs | Sole proprietorships, general partnerships |
Advantages of Limited Liability:
- Protection for personal assets
- Encourages investment and risk-taking
- Creates a separate legal entity from the owners
Advantages of Unlimited Liability:
- Simpler and less expensive to establish
- Provides clear ownership and control for small businesses
- Can foster a stronger sense of responsibility among owners
- Shareholders or owners are not personally liable for the debts or obligations of the company beyond their investment in the company.
- Their liability is limited to the amount they have invested.
- Protects personal assets from business risks.
- Examples: Corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships (LPs)
Unlimited Liability:
- Shareholders or owners are personally liable for all debts and obligations of the company.
- Their personal assets can be used to settle business debts.
- Provides no protection from business risks.
- Examples: Sole proprietorships, general partnerships
Key Differences:
| Feature | Limited Liability | Unlimited Liability |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Risk | Limited to investment | Unlimited |
| Protection of Assets | Protects personal assets | No asset protection |
| Business Risks | Shareholders not exposed to risks | Shareholders personally liable for risks |
| Example Companies | Corporations, LLCs, LPs | Sole proprietorships, general partnerships |
Advantages of Limited Liability:
- Protection for personal assets
- Encourages investment and risk-taking
- Creates a separate legal entity from the owners
Advantages of Unlimited Liability:
- Simpler and less expensive to establish
- Provides clear ownership and control for small businesses
- Can foster a stronger sense of responsibility among owners
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