Close Company

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Definition: Close Company


Close Company


Full Definition of Close Company


noun a privately owned company controlled by a few shareholders (in the UK, fewer than five) where the public may own a small number of the shares (NoteThe US term is close corporation or closed corporation.) a privately owned company controlled by a few shareholders (in the UK, fewer than five) where the public may own a small number of the shares


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Close Company are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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