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Company form of Business Organisation

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Card 1Introduction to Joint Stock Company

What is a Joint Stock Company? Define it clearly.

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A Joint Stock Company is a voluntary association of persons with a large and fluctuating membership, incorporated under the Companies Act 2013. According to Prof. L.H. Haney, it is 'an artificial pers

Card 2Characteristic Features of a Company

What do you mean by 'Incorporated Association' as a characteristic of a company?

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Incorporated Association means that a company must be formally registered and incorporated under the Companies Act. It cannot come into existence on its own but requires legal formalities and registra

Card 3Characteristic Features of a Company

Explain the concept of 'Separate Legal Entity' in a company.

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Separate Legal Entity means that a company, unlike a partnership, has a distinct legal status separate from its members/shareholders. The company can own property, sign contracts, sue, and be sued in

Card 4Characteristic Features of a Company

What is meant by 'Perpetual Succession' in the context of a company?

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Perpetual Succession refers to the uninterrupted continuity of a company's existence. Since a company is an artificial person created by law, it cannot be incapacitated by illness and has no limited s

Card 5Characteristic Features of a Company

What is the role and significance of the 'Common Seal' of a company?

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The Common Seal is the official signature or stamp of a company. Since a company is an artificial person without a body, mind, or limbs, it cannot sign documents like natural persons do. Therefore, al

Card 6Characteristic Features of a Company

What is 'Limited Liability' and why is it important for investors?

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Limited Liability means that the members (shareholders) of a company are only liable to contribute towards payment of the company's debts up to the extent of their investment (share capital). If a com

Card 7Characteristic Features of a Company

What does 'Transferability of Shares' mean and how does it benefit investors?

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Transferability of Shares means that ownership shares in a company can be bought and sold relatively easily. In public companies, shares listed on stock exchanges like NSE and BSE can be transferred w

Card 8Kinds of Companies

Differentiate between a Private Company and a Public Company.

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PRIVATE COMPANY: Minimum 2 members required, maximum 200 members. Restricts right to transfer shares. Cannot invite public to subscribe securities. Minimum paid-up capital of Rs. 1 lakh. Must write 'P

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