Legal entity
A person or organisation recognised by law as having its own rights and obligations, such as a limited company.
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Limited liability
The principle that shareholders or members are generally not personally responsible for a company’s debts beyond their agreed investment, unless a separate basis for liability exists.
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Corporate veil
The legal separation between a company and the individuals behind it. It usually protects directors and shareholders from company debts unless a separate basis for personal liability exists.
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Personal liability
A debt or legal obligation that falls on an individual personally and can potentially be enforced against their own income or assets.
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