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What kind of liability does a sole proprietor have for business debts?
ALimited to capital invested
BUnlimited, reaching personal assets
CLimited to the profits earned
DLimited to the registered capital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Unlimited, reaching personal assets
Since the firm has no separate identity, personal property can be sold to repay business debts.
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