Structuring a Business

Explore how different business structures—such as partnerships, corporations, and LLCs—affect ownership, risk, taxes, and financing decisions.

Course Progress

Course Description


By the end of this course, you will able to answer questions such as:

Introduction to Business Structures

Sole Proprietorships

Pass-Through Entities

General Partnerships

Limited Partnerships

Corporations Overview

S Corporations

C Corporations

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

C Corporations vs. LLCs

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Course Quiz

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