what is ownership in business?

Answer 1

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The vast majority of small business starts out as sole proprietorships. These firms are owned by one person, usually the individual who has day-to-day responsibility for running the business. Sole proprietors own all the assets of the business and the profits generated by it. They also assume complete responsibility for any of its liabilities or debts. In the eyes of the law and the public, you are one in the same with the business.

A. Advantages of a Sole Proprietorship

1. Easiest and least expensive form of ownership to organize.

2. Sole proprietors are in complete control, and within the parameters of the law, may make decisions as they see fit.

3. Sole proprietors receive all income generated by the business to keep or reinvest.

4. Profits from the business flow-through directly to the owner's personal tax return.

5. The business is easy to dissolve, if desired.


B. Disadvantages of a Sole Proprietorship

Sole proprietors have unlimited liability and are legally responsible for all debts against the business. Their business and personal assets are at risk.

1. May be at a disadvantage in raising funds and are often limited to using funds from personal savings or consumer loans.

2. May have a hard time attracting high-caliber employees, or those that are motivated by the opportunity to own a part of the business.

3. Some employee benefits such as owner's medical insurance premiums are not directly deductible from business income (only partially deductible as an adjustment to income).




In a Partnership, two or more people share ownership of a single business. Like proprietorships, the law does not distinguish between the business and its owners. The Partners should have a legal agreement that sets forth how decisions will be made, profits will be shared, disputes will be resolved, how future partners will be admitted to the partnership, how partners can be bought out, or what steps will be taken to dissolve the partnership when needed; Yes, its hard to think about a "break-up" when the business is just getting started, but many partnerships split up at crisis times and unless there is a defined process, there will be even greater problems. They also must decide up front how much time and capital each will contribute, etc.

A. Advantages of a Partnership

1. Partnerships are relatively easy to establish; however time should be invested in developing the partnership agreement.

2. With more than one owner, the ability to raise funds may be increased.

3. The profits from the business flow directly through to the partners' personal tax returns.

4. Prospective employees may be attracted to the business if given the incentive to become a partner.

5. The business usually will benefit from partners who have complementary skills.


B. Disadvantages of a Partnership

1. Partners are jointly and individually liable for the actions of the other partners.

2. Profits must be shared with others.

3. Since decisions are shared, disagreements can occur.

4. Some employee benefits are not deductible from business income on tax returns.

5. The partnership may have a limited life; it may end upon the withdrawal or death of a partner.


Types of Partnerships that should be considered:

A. General Partnership

Partners divide responsibility for management and liability, as well as the shares of profit or loss according to their internal agreement. Equal shares are assumed unless there is a written agreement that states differently.

B. Limited Partnership and Partnership with Limited Liability

"Limited" means that most of the partners have limited liability (to the extent of their investment) as well as limited input regarding management decisions, which generally encourages investors for short term projects, or for investing in capital assets. This form of ownership is not often used for operating retail or service businesses. Forming a limited partnership is more complex and formal than that of a general partnership.

C. Joint Venture

Acts like a general partnership, but is clearly for a limited period of time or a single project. If the partners in a joint venture repeat the activity, they will be recognized as an ongoing partnership and will have to file as such, and distribute accumulated partnership assets upon dissolution of the entity.




A corporation, chartered by the state in which it is headquartered, is considered by law to be a unique entity, separate and apart from those who own it. A corporation can be taxed; it can be sued; it can enter into contractual agreements. The owners of a corporation are its shareholders. The shareholders elect a board of directors to oversee the major policies and decisions. The corporation has a life of its own and does not dissolve when ownership changes.

PS. We started our journey since July 1991 in the form of Partnership business where we owned equal-shares. The dissolution of partnership occurred in April-1993 when we were forming a private limited company.

From my personal view I would strongly suggest for not entering into any sort of 'Partnership' association in business since conflict would arise within the first year of its formation. Better keep it as Sole-proprietorship of have a private limited company, if public limited company status is beyond your reach.

Bon voyage - have a nice trip in the world of business!

Answer 2

Legally, ownership is when you have title to property in goods. Business ownership refers to the fact that you own or acquire a business. There are three forms of business ownership: 1. Sole proprietorship; 2. Partnership; and 3. Corporation.

Answer 3

40% Ownership is the rule, the OTHER 60% to be controlled by a Filipino citizen. Obviously, any ex pats silly enough to Lose it all--I mean, go into business there have their Pinay wife as partner. Usually this fails as the 19 or 20 year old bar girl he married does not, as you can imagine have a clue.Besides being very negative about it, as myself and a lot of people I know have simply been robbed blind in the PI consider your part. Although only the minor partner you will do all the work. Your Pinay wife may ''help out'' but you and I both know that's not going to get you far. Any business you get involved in will require your 24/7 on the spot presence. The second you are away from the register it will be raided and probably, even when you are right next to it. Unless you have the absolute perfectly tuned ear and speak the lingo fluently the staff will be hatching plans to rip you off right in front of you. Everybody who deals with you as a supplier or distributor will rip you off. Once it becomes known a foreigner is involved your money will disappear and fast. There are 2 western business types in the PI The ones that have failed miserably and the ones that are going to fail miserably. Any ex pat says I have a great business is full of crap. What he probably has is a shrew of a wife holding him over a barrel, a miserable marriage he cant get out of and his pension tied up in whatever venture he is in and knows its make or break.You will meet a lot of boasting fools there who will fill your head with rubbish to compensate for their own stupidity. It seems the PI attract that sort. Dont add yourself to the very long list.

Answer 4

A Business ownership mentality means making some critical decisions regarding your business by thinking in terms of a business owner not an employee.

A business owner always believes in the principle of sowing and reaping whereas an employee looks for instant gratification. I mean a business owner will do anything for his business and has the willingness to go the extra mile.

The ownership in business gives you the power to chase your dream where as a simple employee will be working for some one else's dream.

Answer 5

ownership of a business is, in simple word, the controlling capacity over the business. it depends upon the category of the business and it as lo depends upon the concerned state law. in the corporal business it is defined by the memorandum of article and memorandum of association in allotting the liability by share or otherwise, in a partnerships the ownership is defined by the partners in partnerships deed. In general business owner would be that person who invest money in any business and bear the loss and profit. all those may be different subject to the law of that concerned country.

Answer 6

Hi! Fatou................

Business Ownership is the state or fact of exclusive rights and control over ones business.

Where the ques: of business ownership comes then the following is taken into consideration:

Your vision regarding the size and nature of your business.
The level of control you wish to have.
The level of "structure" you are willing to deal with.
The business's vulnerability to lawsuits.
Tax implications of the different ownership structures.
Expected profit (or loss) of the business.
Whether or not you need to re-invest earnings into the business.
Your need for access to cash out of the business for yourself


Although forms of business ownership vary by country and local government, there are several generic forms of business ownership:

Sole proprietorship: A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one person. The owner may operate on their own or may employ others. The owner of the business has total and unlimited personal liability of the debts incurred by the business.

Partnership: A partnership is a form of business in which two or more people operate for the common goal of making profit. Each partner has total and unlimited personal liability of the debts incurred by the partnership. There are three types of partnerships: general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships.

Corporation: A business corporation is a for-profit, limited liability entity that has a separate legal personality from its members. A corporation is owned by multiple shareholders and is overseen by a board of directors, which hires the business's managerial staff.

Cooperative: Often referred to as a "Co-Op business" or "Co-Op", a cooperative is a for-profit, limited liability entity that differs from corporations in that it has members, as opposed to shareholders, who share decision-making authority. Cooperatives typically fall into three types: consumer cooperatives, producer cooperatives and worker cooperatives. Cooperatives are fundamental to the ideology of economic democracy.

All the best.............

Answer 7

the ownership in a business is the aggregate amount of investment or capital placed into the business. For corporations, it is the amount of shares of stock owned.

Answer 8

% of how much shares you own the company. Let's say you invest a company for 50 dollars, the company has 150 total, then your ownership is 50/150=1/3=0.3333=33.33%

Answer 9

proprietorship