For liability purposes, the limited liability corporation functions as a partnership in the case of multiple owners and as a sole proprietorship in the case of a single owner.

Limited Liability Corporation

A business structure that combines the pass-through taxation of a partnership or sole proprietorship with the limited liability of a corporation.

Sole Proprietorship

A business structure where a single individual owns and operates the entire business, bearing all financial risks and responsibilities.

Partnership

A lawful business structure involving two or more people who distribute both the management responsibilities and the profits.