Association

Limited liability no
Governing document constitution
Can it issue shares? no
Can it pay a return on shareholdings? no
Does it have a regulatory body? not unless it’s a charity
Can it have charitable status? yes
Does it have an asset lock? not unless it’s a charity

Partnership

Limited liability no
Governing document deed
Can it issue shares? no
Can it pay a return on shareholdings? no
Does it have a regulatory body? no
Can it have charitable status? no
Does it have an asset lock? no

OCVA make no guarantees as to the accuracy of this information which is for illustrative purposes only.

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