UI Post-UTME Commerce 2025 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Business Units

Which of the following are true about limited liability companies?
I. They have a separate legal identity from their owners
II. Members' liability is limited to their paid-up shares
III. They cannot own property in their own name
IV. They have perpetual succession

  1. A.I and III only
  2. B.I, II and IV only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.All of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I, II and IV only)

Explanation

A company is a separate legal person with limited liability and perpetual succession, so it can own property in its own name.