Explain: A company which has 1–149 shareholders who invest money into the organisation. They receive a profit based on the size of their investment and profits made by the business. They have limited liability.
Example: Carphone Warehouse Ltd Positives/Rewards
• They only lose what is invested in the business if it goes bankrupt. This is known as limited liability.
• The business continues even if a shareholder dies.
• Easy to raise finance by issuing more shares.
4. Public Limited Companies (PLC)
Explain: The company is quoted on the stock exchange, where shares are bought and sold. You need a minimum of seven shareholders but there is no maximum number.
Example: Glanbia PLC Positives/Rewards
• They only lose what is invested in the business if it goes bankrupt. This is known as limited liability.
• Business continues even if a shareholder dies.
• Easy to raise finance by selling more shares.
5. State-owned Companies Explain: Formed by the government.