Exam 6: Business Formation: Choosing the Form That Fits

John and Lena sign a contract with the owner of Little Fairy, a well-known preschool chain, to start a preschool in their city. They take permission from the owner to use the name and products of Little Fairy. They also furnish their preschool in Little Fairy's trademark style. In this scenario, John and Lena are starting a _____.

Which of the following is an advantage of limited liability companies (LLCs)?

Green Haven is an organization whose earnings are exempt from federal and state income taxes. Individuals who contribute money to the organization can avail the benefit of tax deduction. However, the organization is barred from distributing dividends to its members. Given this information, Green Haven is most likely a(n):

The stockholders of a construction firm decide to start a steel company, but they want to have limited liability. After completing the business plan, they initiate the process of establishing the company by filing articles of incorporation and paying the filing fees to the state government. In this scenario, the stockholders of the firm want to start a _____.

Which of the following is a difference between limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations?

There is no limit on the number of partners who can participate in a general partnership.

A firm considers _____ to increase size and market power within the industry.

Matisse and Oliver own an antique furniture business. They are in a form of partnership where Oliver is only a dormant partner who contributes financially to the business, whereas Matisse actively manages the business and takes care of imports and exports. Matisse and Oliver are bound by an agreement where, unlike Oliver, Matisse is personally responsible for all the debts incurred by the business. In the given scenario, Matisse and Oliver have a _____.

Which of the following is a difference between limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships?

Razak's, a popular chain of fast-food restaurants in the Middle East, plans to expand its market in Asia and signs a contract with an Indian firm. The contract allows the firm to set up restaurants with Razak's name and trademark and use the supplies provided by Razak to make its products. Under the contract, the Indian firm is required to adhere to the same cooking procedures and use the same equipment that are used by other outlets of the restaurant. The given scenario exemplifies a _____.

Michael owns 100 shares of stock in the Zanson Electricals Corporation, but as a stockholder, he does not have the right to vote in stockholders' meetings. In this scenario, Michael is a preferred stockholder.

A sole proprietorship is a form of business ownership in which:

Tasmeen owns a retail business along with four other people. Like the other owners, Tasmeen is not personally responsible for the debts of the company. Her personal assets are thus protected in case the company incurs losses. Given this information, it can be assumed that Tasmeen _____.

Amanda has always been inclined toward baking and wants to open her own bakery. She takes a loan of $20,000 from the bank and starts a bakery in her hometown. In the context of the four forms of business, Amanda most likely _____.

In the context of limited partnerships, which of the following is an aspect that differentiates limited partners from general partners?

A _____ is a type of franchising arrangement in which the franchisor makes a product and licenses the franchisee to sell it.

Norman owns a large number of shares in a telecommunications corporation. Despite that, he does not have the right to vote in a meeting held specifically to elect the CEO of the company. In this scenario, Norman is most likely a _____.

A(n) _____ is a form of business ownership that offers both restricted responsibility to its owners and flexible tax treatment.

In the context of an acquisition, the firm that is purchased by another firm is called the _____.

Carla and Liang both have shares in HD&Z Corporation, a C corporation that offers limited liability to all its owners. In this context, Carla and Liang are the _____ of HD&Z Corporation.