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Definition of CompanyCharacteristics of CompanyTypes of Companies
Card 1Definition of Company

What is a company according to the Companies Act, 2013?

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Section 2(20) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines a company as an entity incorporated under this Act or any previous company law. It is a legal form of business organisation created by law, having a di…

Card 2Characteristics of Company

Explain the term 'artificial person' in relation to a company.

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A company is called an artificial person because it is created by law but does not have a physical body like a human being. It can own property, enter into contracts, sue and be sued, but it needs hum…

Card 3Characteristics of Company

What is meant by 'separate legal entity' of a company?

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A company has a separate legal entity distinct from its members. This means it can own assets, incur debts, and enter into contracts in its own name. Even if all shareholders die, the company continue…

Card 4Characteristics of Company

Define 'perpetual succession' with an example.

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Perpetual succession means that a company continues to exist regardless of changes in ownership or membership. For example, if all shareholders of Reliance Industries pass away, the company still oper…

Card 5Characteristics of Company

What is the significance of the 'common seal' in a company?

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The common seal is the official signature of a company. Since a company is an artificial person, it cannot sign documents physically. Any agreement signed without the common seal may not be legally bi…

Card 6Characteristics of Company

What is limited liability in a company?

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Limited liability means that the financial responsibility of shareholders is limited to the unpaid amount on their shares. For example, if a shareholder holds 100 shares of ₹10 each and has paid ₹8 pe…

Card 7Types of Companies

Differentiate between transferability of shares in private and public companies.

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In a public company, shares can be freely transferred on stock exchanges like BSE or NSE. In a private company, transfer of shares is restricted by its Articles of Association, and approval from other…

Card 8Types of Companies

What is a Private Company? List its key features.

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A private company is one that restricts share transfer, limits members to 200, and prohibits public subscription. It must have at least 2 members and use 'Private Limited' in its name. It enjoys more …

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What are the important topics in Company form of Business Organisation for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Business Studies?
Key topics in Company form of Business Organisation include Meaning and Definition of a Company, Characteristic Features of a Company, Types of Companies, Merits and Limitations of a Company. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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