Private Limited Company

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Definition: Private Limited Company


Private Limited Company


Full Definition of Private Limited Company


A form of business organization in the UK that can limit the number of shareholders, restrict their share transactions, while providing them with limited liability. Shareholders are not allowed to sell or transfer shares of the company without first offering them other shareholders, and shares may not be traded through a public exchange. Shareholder liability extends only to their interests in the company and not to their personal assets.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Private Limited 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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