Types of business entities

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  1. 5. These are organizations engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities, typically aiming to generate profit for their owners or shareholders.
  2. 8. This is a company that is owned by a small group of investors or individuals, and its shares are not publicly traded on the stock market.
  3. 11. This means the owner of a business is personally responsible for all of the company’s debts, meaning their personal assets are at risk if the business fails.
  4. 12. This is a business structure where a single individual owns and operates the company, taking on all responsibilities, risks, and profits.
  5. 13. This means the owners' personal assets are protected, and they are only responsible for the company’s debts up to the amount of their investment.
Down
  1. 1. This is the process by which a company offers its shares to the public for the first time, raising capital from a wide range of investors.
  2. 2. This is a marketplace where securities, such as stocks and bonds, are bought and sold, providing a platform for raising capital and trading investments.
  3. 3. This refers to the part of the economy controlled by the government, providing services or funding for sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
  4. 4. These are independent organizations that operate without government control, often focused on social, environmental, or humanitarian goals.
  5. 6. This refers to businesses and organizations that are privately owned and operated, often driven by profit motives, rather than by the government.
  6. 7. These are organizations owned and run by their members, who share profits or benefits and typically have equal voting rights in decision-making.
  7. 9. This is a legal arrangement where two or more individuals or entities share the responsibilities, profits, and liabilities of a business.
  8. 10. This is a company that is owned by shareholders, with shares that are publicly available for purchase on the stock market.
  9. 12. These are businesses that aim to address social or environmental issues while generating profit, with profits typically reinvested into the organization’s mission.