Public Limited Company

Since public limited companies having limited liabilities and all the powers of a corporate organisation, they are the greatest choice for small and medium-sized firms seeking equity financing from the general public.

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A Summary of Online Public Limited Company Registration in India

Public limited corporations are the best option for small and medium-sized businesses looking to obtain equity capital from the general public since they have all the rights of a corporate organisation with limited liabilities.

Below we are going to provide full knowledge of the features, procedures, and document requirements for Public Company Registration.

Public Limited Company is registered in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act of 2013, just like other businesses. A public business benefits from limited member obligations and has the option to sell shares to raise more money. It has stricter laws and restrictions than a Pvt. Ltd. Company and can be formed with as few as three directors.

There is no cap on the maximum number of members, however, there must be a minimum of seven members. In addition to enhanced transparency and simple share and ownership transfers, it offers all the advantages of a private limited company. Any public limited company may be distinguished from a private limited company by its name, shares, creation, the number of members, management, and directors, among other factors.

Advantages of Public Limited Company Registration Online in India

Here are the benefits provided to the company with Public Limited company registration

  •     Limited liabilities for the shareholders of the company
Shareholders of public companies benefit from restricted liabilities, which protect their assets and prevent them from being utilized to pay off the company's debts and losses. However, the stockholders are still liable for whatever legal violations they may have committed. This privilege is enjoyed by all members, directors, and shareholders, and no bank, creditor, or government agency may confiscate their assets.

  •     Perpetual Succession
A perpetual succession corporate entity is one that is a public limited corporation. This indicates that the firm will continue to operate even if one or more of its shareholders, directors, or members pass away, retire, go insane, or become insolvent.

  •     Improved capital of the company
The general public is welcome to purchase shares in a public limited corporation. Therefore, anybody can make an investment in a public business that raises the proposed firm's capital.

  •     Borrowing Capacity
A public corporation has access to an infinite number of avenues for borrowing money. By selling its shares, it can issue stock, debentures, and take deposits from the general public. Additionally, the majority of financial institutions believe public corporations to be more significant than other unregistered businesses.

  •     Fewer risks

The public's ability to purchase shares in public corporations reduces the market's exposure to systemic hazards.

  •     Better opportunities for growth and expansion of the company:
The market's exposure to systemic risks is diminished by the public's capacity to acquire shares in public businesses.

Documents required for Public Limited Company registration online in India

An applicant has to collect all these documents to file along with the incorporation application:

·         Identity Proof such as Aadhar card, PAN card, Driving License, Voter Id of all the designated directors and shareholders.

·         Address Proof of all the proposed directors and shareholders of the company.

·         PAN card details of all the directors and shareholders

·         Utility bill such as telephone, gas, water or electricity bill of the registered office as a residential proof of the business place. It should not be older than 2 months.

·         An NOC or No Objection Certificate from the landlord of the business place.

·         DSC or Digital Signature Certificate of the designated directors

·         Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Article of Association (AOA)

Features of Public Limited Company Registration

Here are some important features of Public Limited Company:

    Number of Directors in the company

    As stated in the provisions of the Companies Act, a public company must have a minimum number of 3 directors to incorporate a company whereas there is no restriction on the maximum number of directors.

    Name of the Company

    All the Public limited companies must add “Limited” word at the end of their name. it is denoted as an identity of a public company.

    Prospectus of the Company

    Prospectus of the company is mandatory for the public limited companies. It is issued by the proposed company for its general public. It is a note of comprehensive statements of works and affairs of the company. However private companies have no such compliances as they don’t have rights to invite the public for their shares.

 Paid-up Capital

    As per the requirements of the act, no minimum capital required for the registration.

What is the difference between the Public limited Company and Private Limited Company?

There are various points of differences between both these companies. Here are some chief differences between both:

Point of difference

Public Limited Company

Private Limited Company

Members

Minimum: 7

 

Maximum: No Limit

Minimum: 2

 

Maximum: 200

Directors

Minimum: 3

Minimum: 2

Public invitations

Yes

No

Minimum Capital Income

No

No

Issuance of Prospectus

Required

Not Required

Name differences

Must have “Limited” at the end of its name

Must have PVT LTD at the end of its name

Mandatory Statutory Meeting

Yes

No

Managerial Remunerations

There are no as such restrictions

Cannot exceed the limit of 11/% of the net profit

Stock Exchange

Is listed on stock exchange and stock trade is carried out publicly.

Not listed on stock exchange neither carry out stock trade publicly.