What does a licensed individual who employs others not qualify as?

A licensed individual who employs others does not qualify as a Sole Proprietor because being a Sole Proprietor implies that the business is owned and operated by a single individual without the legal distinction of a corporation. In a Sole Proprietorship, the owner personally assumes all liabilities and responsibilities for the business operations. However, when an individual starts employing others, it typically indicates a separation of ownership and operational responsibilities, which aligns more closely with other business structures, such as a corporation.

In contrast, forming a corporation or having officers generally means that the business has a legal structure that allows for the hiring of employees, separating the owner's personal liability from the business's liabilities. Similarly, a licensee refers to an individual who holds a license to operate in a certain professional capacity, which may also involve employing others if they operate under a business entity other than a Sole Proprietorship. Therefore, the classification of a licensed individual who employs others does not fit the definition of a Sole Proprietor.