A Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) is one of the most preferred business structures in India, especially among startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It offers legal recognition, credibility, and various financial benefits, making it an ideal choice for entrepreneurs.
A Private Limited Company is a separate legal entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013 and regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). It provides limited liability protection to its shareholders and allows easy transferability of shares.
As the ownership of a company is represented by shares, the ownership of a company can be transferred to any other legal entity or person in India or abroad easily - in part or whole. The directors can also be replaced to ensure business continuity.
Shareholder enjoys limited liability to the extent of capital invested. In case of any unforeseen liabilities, it would be limited to the company and not impact the shareholders. Shareholder's personal assets protected in the event of the company's insolvency.
A Company can easily raise funds from investors on an equity basis i.e. from persons or entities interested in becoming a shareholder.
A company is a Separate legal entity from its Owners and Management in the eyes of law. It can have a PAN number, bank accounts, licenses, approvals, contracts, assets and liabilities in its unique name.
Management & shareholders can be separated. A shareholder can invest the fund in fruitful business without managing & Management can operate their business without frequent interruption of investors.
Since a Company is a separate legal entity, it can sale, purchase and own the property like individual.
Company existence will go for ever and its existence will not be effected by the death of shareholders, directors or transfer of shares to others.
Company can take legal action against another and also other person can take legal action against company separate from directors, shareholders & promoters.
Business Type | Limited Liability | Easy Fundraising | Separate Legal Entity | Tax Benefits |
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Proprietorship | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Partnership | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Limited | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Private Limited Company | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |