Joint Stock Company — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 9 · Commercial Studies
Summary of Joint Stock Company for ICSE Class 9 Commercial Studies. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Commercial Studies syllabus.
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Overview
A joint stock company is an incorporated association of persons formed for business with separate legal existence, perpetual succession, and a common seal. It was evolved to overcome the limits of sole proprietorship and partnership, especially for large business needs that require more capital, bet
Key Concepts
A joint stock company is
A joint stock company is a voluntary association of individuals for profit, with capital divided into transferable shares, and membership depends on o
A company has a distinct legal
A company has a distinct legal identity from its members. It can own property, make contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name.
A company continues to exist despite
A company continues to exist despite the death, insolvency, or lunacy of members. Its life does not depend on the life of individual members.
The liability of members is generally
The liability of members is generally limited to the face value of shares held or the amount guaranteed. For example, if a member holds 50 shares of ₹
Shares of a company are generally
Shares of a company are generally transferable, though some restrictions may exist in actual practice.
Learning Objectives
- Define a joint stock company
- State the features of a joint stock company
- Explain the merits of a joint stock company
- Discuss the demerits of a joint stock company
- Understand the concept of One Person Company
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