One trading option for a business is to operate as a limited company, which will provide access to a number of tax planning strategies and limited liability status. To run the business successfully, you should register company that may be limited or non limited.
The following are the distinguishing features of a limited company:
- Since a limited company is a separate person, it can hire 'employees'. These employees are responsible for running of the company, who can be the directors of the company, the secretary as well as the staff including the receptionist.
- For setting up a limited company, most of the countries require limited company registration. Some countries also identify the minimum number of people, which are required to start a limited company.
- The laws of limited companies in the almost all the countries specify the use of the word 'limited' or 'ltd' after the name of the company.
- During the purchase of the shares, the liability of the shareholders is limited to the amount paid by them.
Limited Company Definition
A limited company is a separate legal entity, which is able to enter into contracts in its own name. It is very important as it means that all the company's liabilities are the responsibility of the company - not the shareholders and directors. Limited company is also either registered or incorporated under the laws of the country in which it is situated.
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