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What is a Public Limited Company?
All you need to know
The Public limited company in India is a voluntary association of members which has a separate legal existence and the liability of whose members is limited. A Public Limited Company can either be an unlisted Company or listed Company on the Stock Exchange. Public Limited company also enjoys wide options to raise funds through bank loans, the general public, and Institutional investors.
A public limited company has many advantages over Private Limited Company and the ability to have any number of members, ease in transfer of shareholding and more transparency makes it popular amongst foreign investors. If you are planning to raise funds from the public through Initial Public Offer (IPO) then Start your business by incorporating Public Limited Company.
A public limited company is usually established to generate capital from external sources, i.e. the general public for starting a business, business expansion, technological advancement, global expansion, etc.
But a PLC is suitable to the large organizations which have a comprehensive perspective and higher growth possibilities, rather than a small shop located next door.
Features that make a Public Limited Company Different from Private Limited Company:
- Shares offered by a public Ltd. Co. are easily transferable to any other person, such that it merely requires filing and signing of share transfer form to transfer the shares.
- A Public Ltd. Co. is the highest corporate structure to start with.
- In Public Limited Company shareholders have a claim to part of the company’s assets and profits.
- Public Limited Company can have any number of members.
- Shares are easily transferable in Public Limited Company.
Suggested Read- How Can a Private Limited Company be converted in to Public Limited Company?
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- 1 Name Approval Application
- 7 Digital Signature Certificates
- 3 Director Identification Numbers
- Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital
- Company Incorporation using SPICe+
- Copy of e-MOA & e-AOA
- e-PAN & e-TAN
- 7 e-copies of Share Certificates
- ESIC & PF Registration through SPICe Plus
- Bank Account opening (feature) through SPICe Plus
- 1 Name Approval Application
- 7 Digital Signature Certificates
- 3 Director Identification Numbers
- Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital
- Company Incorporation using SPICe+
- Copy of e-MOA & e-AOA
- e-PAN & e-TAN
- 7 e-copies of Share Certificates
- ESIC & PF Registration through SPICe Plus
- Bank Account opening (feature) through SPICe Plus
- GST Registration
- SSI/MSME Registration
- 1 Name Approval Application
- 7 Digital Signature Certificates
- 3 Director Identification Numbers
- Stamp duty on INR 1 Lakh Authorized Capital
- Company Incorporation using SPICe+
- Copy of e-MOA & e-AOA
- e-PAN & e-TAN
- 7 e-copies of Share Certificates
- ESIC & PF Registration through SPICe Plus
- Bank Account opening (feature) through SPICe Plus
- GST Registration
- SSI/MSME Registration
- Trademark (1 application 1 class) (start ups, proprietorship & small business)
- INC 20A
- Form ADT 1 (Auditor Appointment in AGM)
Compliance Requirements for a Public Limited Company
Documents Required for Public Limited Company
Key Benefits of a Public Limited Company
Points to make your decision easy
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- A Public Limited Company (PLC) is a company that is registered under the Companies Act, 2013, and can offer shares to the public. It is required to have a minimum of three directors and seven shareholders, with no upper limit on the number of shareholders.
- ✅ Ability to raise funds from the public ✅ Limited liability protection for shareholders ✅ Increased credibility and brand recognition ✅ No limit on the number of shareholders
- ❌ Higher compliance and regulatory requirements ❌ Greater public disclosure requirements ❌ Expensive to incorporate and maintain
- 📌 The steps include: ✅ Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and Director Identification Number (DIN) ✅ Reserve a unique company name (via RUN on MCA portal) ✅ Draft MOA & AOA (Memorandum and Articles of Association) ✅ File SPICe+ (INC-32) form with required documents ✅ Obtain Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
- 📌 For Directors & Shareholders: ✅ PAN Card & Aadhaar Card ✅ Address proof (Electricity Bill, Passport, etc.) ✅ Passport-size photos 📌 For Registered Office Address: ✅ Rental Agreement or Property Documents ✅ Latest Utility Bill
- 📌 The Companies Act, 2013 does not specify a minimum capital, but ₹5 lakh is recommended.
- A Public Limited Company must have: ✅ Minimum 3 Directors ✅ Maximum 15 Directors (can be increased with shareholder approval)
- A Public Limited Company must file: ✅ MGT-7 – Annual Return ✅ AOC-4 – Financial Statements ✅ DIR-3 KYC – KYC of Directors ✅ Income Tax Return (ITR-6)
- Yes, all Public Limited Companies must undergo an annual statutory audit.
- Yes, it must hold at least 4 Board Meetings per year, with a gap of not more than 120 days between two meetings
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