After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning and Definition of Company 2. Characteristics of Company 3. Kinds. Meaning and Definition of Company: Literary meaning of the word 'company' is an association of persons formed for common object. A company is a voluntary association of persons recognised by law, having a distinctive name and common seal, formed to [...]
A private company may become a public company in any of the following three modes: 1. Conversion by Default. 2. Conversion by Operation of Law or Private Company to be Deemed Public Company. 3. Conversion by Choice. 1. Conversion by Default: Where a private company makes a default in complying with the statutory requirements as laid down in Sec. 3(1)(iii) [...]
By taking the following steps, a public company can be converted into a private company: 1. Alteration of Articles of Association 2. The Consent of Central Government 3. To File an Altered Copy of Articles with the Registrar. 1. Alteration of Articles of Association: The Articles of Association of the public company should be altered by passing a special resolution [...]