Business Entity Types
Business entity types and abbreviations, with countries and explanatory notes.
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| ID | Type | Abbreviation | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Limited Liability Company | LLC | United States | Owners have limited liability with pass through taxation. |
| 2 | C Corporation | Inc | United States | Corporation taxed separately from its owners. |
| 3 | S Corporation | Inc | United States | Corporation with pass through taxation and owner limits. |
| 4 | Sole Proprietorship | SP | United States | Unincorporated business owned by one person. |
| 5 | General Partnership | GP | United States | Partners share management and unlimited liability. |
| 6 | Limited Partnership | LP | United States | Has general partners and limited liability partners. |
| 7 | Limited Liability Partnership | LLP | United States | Partners are shielded from most firm liabilities. |
| 8 | Professional Corporation | PC | United States | Corporation owned by licensed professionals. |
| 9 | Public Benefit Corporation | PBC | United States | For profit firm with a stated public benefit purpose. |
| 10 | Nonprofit Corporation | NPO | United States | Formed for charitable or public purposes. |
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Last changed: July 20, 2026. This may reflect a change to the data or its description; it is not a coverage-through date.
- Wikipedia: List of legal entity types by country (used with permission)
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