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Which of the following statements about Sole Proprietorship is/are correct?

  1. It is owned and operated by one person.
  2. The owner has unlimited personal liability for all debts.
  3. It is a separate legal entity from its owner.

    A2, 3

    B2 only

    CAll

    D1, 2

    Answer:

    D. 1, 2

    Read Explanation:

    • Sole proprietorships are owned/operated by one person and the owner is personally liable for debts.

    • They are not separate legal entities — the business and the owner are legally the same.


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