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Meaning of Share Capital

Companies will usually need huge capital to run the business. Such huge capital cannot be contributed by an individual or a small group of individuals. So for raising huge capital for running big business, thousands and lakhs of individuals and institutions will contribute money. So to facilitate the allocation of capital to so many individuals […]

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Companies raise money from the public for running business. The amount of issue is not some ad hoc amount, but a carefully calculated amount based on business requirements. Suppose you have to buy a dress, which costs ru. pees 1000. If you have rupees 800 only can you buy the dress? The answer is no.

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Types of Companies

There are three types of companies based on the no of members One Person Company This type of company has only one member which is a natural person. This type of company has the following characteristics Private Company The key characteristic of this type of company is non transferability of shares i.e its shares cannot

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Meaning of Company

A Company is an association of persons formed and registered under the companies Act. Association of Persons – A group of persons who come together for achieving a common objective. Companies Act – Act to regulate the affairs related to companies. The present companies act was formulated in 2013 Characteristics of a Company Separate Legal

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