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A Public Limited Company is designed for large businesses that intend to raise capital from the public and, potentially, list on a stock exchange. Registered under the Companies Act, 2013, it offers limited liability to shareholders and can freely transfer its shares. A public company requires a minimum of three directors and seven shareholders, with no upper limit on the number of members. It carries higher compliance obligations than a private company — including stricter disclosure norms, more board and general meetings, and mandatory statutory audits — but it unlocks access to significant funding through public offers, debentures and institutional investors.
Established businesses planning large fund-raising, IPOs, or wide public shareholding.
Timelines and government fees are indicative and subject to processing by the relevant authority. Approval and its timing are decided by the authority and cannot be guaranteed.
A minimum of 7 shareholders and 3 directors; there is no maximum limit on shareholders.
No. A company can remain unlisted while still being a public limited company.
A whole-time company secretary is mandatory for public companies with paid-up capital of ₹10 crore or more.
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