Types of Companies Quiz
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Types of Companies Quiz

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What restriction is placed on a private company regarding share acquisition?

  • It must register its shares publicly.
  • It must have at least 100 shareholders.
  • It is prohibited from inviting the public to acquire shares. (correct)
  • It can invite the public to acquire shares.

    • What limitation does a private company impose on the transfer of shares?

  • There are no limitations on share transfers.
  • Members' rights to transfer shares are limited. (correct)
  • Members can transfer shares freely without approval.
  • Only members can buy shares from outsiders.

    • What is the maximum number of members allowed in a private company?

  • 50 members (correct)
  • 100 members
  • Unlimited members
  • 30 members

    • Which type of company is defined as one that is not a private company?

    <p>Public company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can a company limited by shares be converted to a company limited by guarantee?

    <p>When all members agree and there are no unpaid liabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an unlimited company?

    <p>Members' liability regarding debts is without limit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of company as per the provided content?

    <p>External unlimited company limited by shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity type cannot be converted back from a company limited by guarantee?

    <p>A company limited by shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key concept is emphasized in the study of company law?

    <p>Corporate governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did the concept of the joint stock company first emerge?

    <p>17th Century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the East India Company in the context of company law?

    <p>It was a joint stock company that held significant power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legislation marked a significant reform in Ghanaian company law?

    <p>Companies Act, 1963</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played a crucial role in reforming Ghanaian company law in the 1960s?

    <p>Laurence Cecil Bartlett Gower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical event led to increased regulation of companies in Europe and America?

    <p>The Industrial Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is not a characteristic of joint stock companies as described?

    <p>Operating as sole proprietorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary purpose for the establishment of joint stock companies in the 17th century?

    <p>To reduce individual risk in business ventures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a promoter?

    <p>To demand profits for personal investments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for a promoter's contract with the company to be unrescindable?

    <p>All material facts are disclosed to the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time frame within which a pre-incorporation contract can be ratified by the company?

    <p>18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a fiduciary relationship held by promoters?

    <p>Obligation to act in the best interests of the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition is the promoter personally bound to a pre-incorporation contract?

    <p>Before ratification by the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following criteria does NOT apply when naming a company?

    <p>The name can be similar to other companies as long as it includes a unique suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about good faith in the context of promoters is accurate?

    <p>Acting in good faith means dealing honestly and with integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the promoters' contracts upon ratification by the company?

    <p>They are validated as if the company had existed when signed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which business entity type is governed by the Registration of Business Names Act, 1962?

    <p>Sole Proprietorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a Company Limited by Guarantee?

    <p>Members undertake to contribute in case of winding up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many individuals are required to form an Incorporated Private Partnership?

    <p>Two to twenty individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following entities has members with unlimited personal liability for debts?

    <p>Unlimited Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a Company Limited by Shares?

    <p>Members are only liable for amounts unpaid on shares.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An External Company is defined as an entity that is formed outside of what?

    <p>The Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity type is required to be established for non-profit purposes?

    <p>Company Limited by Guarantee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a share represent in a Company Limited by Shares?

    <p>A unit of ownership in the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Private Companies

    • A private company is prohibited from inviting the public to acquire shares
    • A private company can limit the rights of shareholders to transfer their shares
    • A private company is limited to 50 members excluding employees (past and present) and debenture holders

    Public Companies

    • A public company is any company that is not a private company except companies limited by guarantee with 50 or less members.

    Unlimited Companies

    • The liability of members in an unlimited company is unlimited.
    • This entity type is sometimes used by professional services such as law firms, where by law they are required to utilize entity types with unlimited liability.

    Limited Companies

    • The liability of members in a limited company is limited to what they either agreed to pay for shares (for companies limited by shares) or guaranteed for (for companies limited by guarantee).

    Types of Companies

    • Companies can be limited by shares, limited by guarantee, unlimited, public, private, or external.
    • Companies limited by shares can be converted to companies limited by guarantee, but not vice versa.
    • To convert a company limited by shares to a company limited by guarantee, there must be no unpaid liabilities on any outstanding shares and all members must agree to the conversion.

    Promoters

    • A promoter is deemed to be someone who has been or is interested in the formation of a company.
    • Promoters have fiduciary duties to the companies they are involved with. This means they are obligated to act loyally, honestly, and in the best interest of the company.
    • Promoters must act with utmost good faith towards the company.
    • Promoters are responsible for compensating the company for any loss suffered due to the failure of the promoter to act with good faith.
    • Promoters must account for profits or information that rightfully belong to the company, not the promoter.

    Pre-Incorporation Contracts

    • A pre-incorporation contract is a contract made before a company is formed.
    • A pre-incorporation contract can be ratified by the company within 18 months after the company is formed.
    • If a pre-incorporation contract is ratified, the company is bound by the contract as if it were in existence when the contract was initially signed.
    • If a pre-incorporation contract is not ratified, the promoter who made the agreement is personally bound to the contract.

    Company Names

    • According to the Registrar, a company cannot have a name that is misleading, undesirable, or already being used by a different company.
    • A company name cannot be deceptively similar to an existing name.

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