The false statement among the given options is:
A sole proprietorship is a type of limited partnership.
A sole proprietorship is a business structure where a single individual owns and operates the business, while a limited partnership involves at least one general partner and one or more limited partners. These are distinct business structures, hence the statement is false.
The other statements are true:
- In a limited partnership, there is indeed at least one general partner responsible for managing the business.
- In a limited liability partnership (LLP), all partners have limited liabilities.
- There are typically considered to be three main types of partnerships: general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships.