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In short
A legal entity separate from its owners, providing liability protection. This structure affects how the business is bought and your personal risk.
When acquiring a corporation, you can either buy its assets (asset purchase) or its stock (stock purchase). An asset purchase is common with SBA loans, as it typically avoids inheriting the seller's past liabilities. All owners with 20% or more equity in the acquiring corporation must personally guarantee the SBA loan.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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