Public limited Company is the only corporate form of organization which is allowed to raise funds from general public. Public Limited Company enjoys better avenues for borrowing of funds. It can issue debentures, secured as well as unsecured, accept deposits from the public, etc. Banking and financial institutions prefer to render large financial assistance to Public Limited Companies. Even a closely held Company can operate as a Public Company without diluting promoters' stake.
High market recognition
Public Limited Companies as compared to other business forms enjoys better recognition in the market and bestows confidence in the stakeholders.
Key Requirements
Minimum Authorised Share Capital shall be Rs. 500,000 (INR Five Lac)
Minimum Paid-up Share Capital shall be Rs. 500,000 (INR Five Lac)
Minimum 7 Shareholders
Minimum 3 Directors
The directors and shareholders can be same person
If the above requirements are not fulfilled by the Private Company, then the relevant alterations / changes to be made before conversion
DIN (Director Identification Number) for all the Directors
DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for one of the Directors
Steps in Conversion of a Private Limited Company into a Public Limited Company
Step No.
Steps
1
Board Meeting
2
Notice of General meeting
3
Filing of Special Resolution with RoC
4
Filing of Prospectus or Statement in lieu of prospectus