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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the MINIMUM number of shareholders a private limited company must have?
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There must be a minimum of 2 shareholders and a maximum of 200. For directors, the minimum is 2 and the maximum is 15.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a private company, the transfer of shares is restricted, and the number of shareholders may range from a minimum of one to maximum of fifty. Public limited –liability companies must have a minimum of one to maximum of unlimited shareholders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shareholders are otherwise known as the members of a company. Under the Companies Act, 2013, any person can become a shareholder and a person could mean an individual, body corporate, an association or a company irrespective of its incorporation.

Detailed explanation-4: -A private limited company with a minimum of only 2 members (and maximum of 200), as per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013. Limited liability: The liability of each shareholder or member is limited.

Detailed explanation-5: -To register a Public Limited Company in India there should be a minimum of seven members and there is no limit on the maximum number of members/shareholders for starting a Public Limited Company.

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