WAEC Commerce 2026 Question 8

Question 8

Business Units

A business unit which needs a trading certificate to start its operation is a

  1. A.public corporation
  2. B.public company
  3. C.private company
  4. D.co-operative society
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (public company)

Explanation

After incorporation, a public limited company must raise its minimum capital and obtain a trading certificate (certificate to commence business) before it can begin trading. A private company can start on incorporation.