Which of the following is not a characteristic of a partnership? A. The partnership itself pays no income taxes. B. It is easy to form a partnership. C. Any partner can be held personally liable for all debts of the business. D. A partnership requires written Articles of Partnership. E. Each partner has the power to obligate the partnership for liabilities.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a partnership?

A. The partnership itself pays no income taxes.

B. It is easy to form a partnership.

C. Any partner can be held personally liable for all debts of the business.

D. A partnership requires written Articles of Partnership.

E. Each partner has the power to obligate the partnership for liabilities.

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A partnership can be started without any written articles of partnership. It is not mandatory to have a written Articles of Partnership.

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