Sole Proprietorship

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Definition: A sole proprietorship is a business structure where an individual owns and operates the business. It is the simplest and most common type of business entity, with no legal distinction between the owner and the business, meaning the owner is personally liable for all business debts and obligations.

Example: A freelance writer working independently without registering a formal business entity operates as a sole proprietorship by default.

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