5.05 Joint Venture is a business arrangement between two or more parties where they combine their resources to create a new business entity and share the risks and profits. The parties involved in a joint venture can be individuals, companies, or a combination of both. It can be a short-term or long-term arrangement with a specific purpose and timeline. The parties involved may have equal or unequal contributions and there is usually a written agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the venture. There are three types of 5.05 Joint Ventures: Limited Liability Joint Ventures, General Partnerships, and Strategic Alliances. Limited Liability Joint Ventures are created when two or more parties form a separate legal entity to pursue a business venture with each other. This type of joint venture has the advantage of limited liability, meaning the owners are not liable for obligations beyond their contributions. General Partnerships are formed when two or more parties come together to operate a business and share profits and losses equally. Strategic Alliances are partnerships between two or more companies that are not intended to create a new legal entity. This type of partnership is typically created to pursue a specific project or goal and can be short-term or long-term.