Asked by Chuck Bass

A business owner in a sole proprietorship takes all of the losses if the business fails, whereas stockholders lose only the amount they invested if a corporation fails.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
True.

A sole proprietor has unlimited personal liability for business debts, so personal assets can be used to cover losses. In a corporation, shareholders have limited liability and generally can lose only what they invested (unless they personally guaranteed obligations or a court pierces the corporate veil for fraud/misconduct).