Sole Proprietor Individual who owns and operates a business alone Partnerships Business structure where two or more individuals share ownership Private Limited Liability Company Business structure where owners' liability is limited to their investment Publicly Listed Company Corporation whose shares are traded on a stock exchange and are available for purchase by the general public. Non for-Profit Organization Entity that operates for purposes other than profit-making, typically focusing on charitable, educational, or social goals Unregistered Group or entity that operates without formal registration with governmental or regulatory authorities