WAEC Commerce 1996 Question 55

Question 55

Business Units

Which of the following statements is not true of a private limited company?

  1. A.The minimum number of shareholders is two
  2. B.Its shares are freely transferable
  3. C.There is a limit to the number of shareholders
  4. D.It is a separate legal entity
  5. E.It is a registered business
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Answer: B (Its shares are freely transferable)

Explanation

A private company restricts the transfer of its shares; free transfer belongs to public companies.