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Liability 2.1.3

Liability - is a company's financial debt or obligations that arise during the course of its business Limited liability - An investor's liability/financial commitment is limited to the total amount invested or promised in share capital. An investor's personal belongings beyond this venture are protected. Unlimited liability - The owners of a business are responsible for the total amount of debt of the business. The owner may lose their personal belongings, e.g. home and cars, if the value of these is needed to cover the debts of the business. UNLIMITED LIABILITY IS SEEN AS A HIGH RISK Incorporated - An incorporated business (also called a corporation) is a type of business that offers many benefits over being a sole proprietor or partnership, including liability protection and additional tax deductions. Forming a corporation also allows you raise capital through sale of shares of your company . Creditors - is owed money, either by a business or an individual f...