Distinguish between the following:

Private Company and Public Company

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Basis Private Company Public Company
1. Definition A company, which by its articles restricts the right to transfer of shares and limits maximum membership up to 200 is called a Private Company. A company that is not a private company is called a Public Company.
2. Number of members Minimum 2 and maximum 200 members. Minimum 7 and maximum ‘No limit’ on membership.
3. Number of directors Minimum 2 directors are essential, in Private Company. Minimum 3 directors are essential in a Public Company.
4. Right to transfer shares Shares of Private companies are not transferable. Shares of public companies are freely transferable.
5. Issue of prospectus A private company cannot issue a prospectus. Public companies can issue prospectus.
6. Ending words Name of the Private Company compulsory ends with “Private Limited.” Name of Public company compulsory ends with “Limited”.

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