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There are many forms of business vehicle and it is important that the most appropriate form of vehicle is chosen to carry on a business; the choice of vehicle may have a bearing on the business’s success or failure.

Not every vehicle will suit the needs and demands of a business. Each vehicle has its advantages and disadvantages. The decision as to which vehicle to use to carry on a particular business will be complex and is dependent on various legal, tax and commercial considerations; there may not be a perfect fit.

In addition, the vehicle originally chosen to carry on a particular business may not continue to be the right choice for that business as it develops and matures. The vehicle chosen to carry on a business should be kept under periodic review. If the original choice of vehicle to carry on a business becomes unsuitable, an alternative vehicle may take over that business, although a change of vehicle may be costly, depending on the circumstances.

This fundamentals note considers the different available forms of business vehicle