D. Public Limited Company
A company that can offer shares to the public is termed as a public limited company. The Companies Act 1956 mandates a list of criteria that have to be met by the public limited companies before they start their business operations in India. A few of these criteria are listed below:
  • It should have at least seven shareholders.
  • A public company is allowed to start its activities only after procuring the 'Certificate of Commencement of Business'. The 'Certificate of Incorporation' alone will not suffice the purpose.
  • The company should release a prospectus or issue a statement to sell its securities.
  • It must have at least three directors in its board.
  • The company should conduct statutory meeting from time to time.
 
 
 
     
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