Publication Type

Blog Post

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

12-2017

Abstract

When one or more individuals decide to start a business, they can select an appropriate business vehicle from a range of options. There are many commercial and legal reasons which may help to determine that choice.Aside from tax considerations, other major issues to consider include:• the limitation of liability if a company or limited liability partnership is used;• the expectations of suppliers and customers;• the ease of administration, including closing down, of an unincorporated business, and• the requirement to publish information such as profits and remuneration in the case of companies

Keywords

Taxation, Tax, Tax Law

Discipline

Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics

Research Areas

Corporate, Finance and Securities Law

Publisher

Singapore Academy of Law

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