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Glossary of Business Structures

Easy-to-understand definitions of commonly used terms in business law. Quick reference for the legal definition of business structures.
Business Partnerships
Legal definition of business partnerships.
Corporations
Legal definition of a corporation.
General Partner
Legal definition of a what a general partner in business is.
Incorporating
Definition of incorporating, as in incorporating a business as a corporation.
Legal Definition of Limited Partnerships
Legal definition of limited partnerships.
Limited Partner
Legal definition of what a limited partner in a business partnership means.
Nonprofit Organizations
Legal definition of a nonprofit corporation, group, or other organization.
Private Company
Legal definition of "private company" for Limited Partnerships.
Private Limited Partnerships
Legal definition of private limited partnerships.
Public Limited Partnerships
Legal definition of public limited partnerships.
Sole Proprietor
Legal definition of what a sole proprietor is.
Sole Proprietorships
Legal definition of sole proprietorship, proprietorship, and sole proprietor.
Tax-Exempt Organization
Legal definition of a tax-exemption organization.
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