Across
- 5. A business structure where two or more individuals share ownership, responsibilities, and profits.
- 6. The financial gain obtained when revenue exceeds expenses in a business operation.
- 7. Has one general partner who is fully responsible for the business and then another partner/s who are passive and do not participate in day-to-day functions of running the business, but they have invested in the business.
- 9. Rules and regulations that govern the internal management of an organization or corporation.
- 10. Amounts of money that are owed to creditors or lenders.
- 11. A business structure that offers personal liability protection to its owners while allowing flexibility in taxation and management.
- 13. A formal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of each party involved in a partnership or business arrangement.
- 15. Partners are only liable for their investment in the partnership.
- 16. Legal documents filed with the state to establish the existence of a corporation.
- 17. The legal responsibility for debts and obligations incurred by a business.
- 18. A unique number assigned by the IRS to businesses for tax purposes.
Down
- 1. A business owned and operated by one individual, who is responsible for all aspects of the business.
- 2. Where both partners are active in the business and share the workload. Most basic form of partnership.
- 3. A status granted to non-profit organizations that allows them to be exempt from certain taxes, typically for the purpose of furthering their mission.
- 4. A business model where a franchisee is granted the rights to operate a business under the franchiser's brand and business model, often involving a contractual agreement.
- 8. An individual or business designated to receive legal documents on behalf of a corporation or LLC.
- 12. An organization created for purposes other than making a profit, typically focused on charitable, educational, or public benefit activities.
- 14. A legal entity that is separate from its owners, providing limited liability protection to shareholders and allowing the business to exist independently of its owners.