I need to determine the best form of business entity for a business having the following characteristics and explain why choose that form of business:
1. Small business
2. Local in Nature
3. Three owners: two contributed a different amount and the third is contributing his or her services in lieu of capital, each of the owners has spouse and adult children.
Choose among: a general partnership, a limited partnership, a LLC, a type C Corporation.
State your assumptions and defend your choice.