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Explain the different types of companies on the basis of the liabilities of members.
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The different types of companies on the basis of liabilities of members:
(1) A company limited by Shares: A company in which the liability of each member is limited or restricted to the extent of the unpaid part of the face value of shares purchased by him is called the company limited by shares. The company during its existence or in the event of insolvency or Winding up can ask its member to pay the remaining unpaid amount due on the shares held by them. In this company, the liability of the directors may be unlimited. A company limited by shares may be a public company or private company. Most of the companies in India are companies limited by shares.
(2) Company Limited by Guarantee: A company in which its members give a guarantee to pay a fixed or specified sum of money in the event of its liquidation is called company limited by guarantee. Profit-making is not the aim of such companies. They are usually formed to promote activities in art, science, culture, literature, sports, education. Religion or charity etc.
(3) Unlimited Liability Company: A company in which liability of members is unlimited as partners in the partnership firm, is called a company with unlimited liability In the event of insolvency of the company, creditors may recover their dues from the private property of the members/partners. This company may or may not have share capital. However, this type of company does not exist in India.
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