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What advantage does a corporation have over a sole proprietorship or a partnership? answer is: The business is responsible for its debt, not the people who own the business.

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A corporation provides more personal asset liability protection to its owners than any other entity type. For example, if a corporation is sued, the shareholders are not personally responsible for corporate debts or legal obligations – even if the corporation doesn't have enough money in assets for repayment.
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