{"id":47743,"date":"2023-11-22T12:40:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T07:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/?p=47743"},"modified":"2024-05-29T16:15:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T10:45:27","slug":"private-companies-v-s-public-companies-v-s-opc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/private-companies-v-s-public-companies-v-s-opc\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Business Structure: Private vs. Public vs. One-Person Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47747 size-full\" title=\"Private vs. Public vs. One-Person Companies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-1.png\" alt=\"Private vs. Public vs. One-Person Companies\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-1-615x323.png 615w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-1-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-1-292x153.png 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Private Companies V\/S Public Companies V\/S One Person Companies<\/b> (OPCs) are three separate business entities each possessing their own distinctive qualities. Private companies are usually of a smaller scale, owned by a few individuals, and have limitations on the transfer of shares. In contrast, public companies are larger organizations that have their shares publicly traded on stock exchanges and available for investment by the public. One-person businesses are a distinct type created for individuals operating independently as entrepreneurs. It is extremely important to have a clear understanding of the distinctions when selecting the appropriate framework for your company, so this article will help you in knowing differentiation among the three.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #555;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Table of Content<\/b><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"#overview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#private\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Limited Company<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#public\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Companies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Person Company\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#in\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quorum for Annual General Meeting (AGM) in case of public and private companies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#final\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Words<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"overview\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several types of businesses exist within the corporate realm, each with its own distinct qualities and legal obligations. The purpose of this article is to outline and bring attention to the <\/span><b>differences between Private Companies V\/S Public Companies V\/S One Person Companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (OPCs) by examining various aspects like relevant sections, capital needs, member, and director counts, share transferability, public issue provisions, and filing obligations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contrast among Private Companies, Public Companies, and One Person Companies (OPCs) highlights the differences in their legal framework, management, and responsibilities for meeting regulatory requirements. For example, in Private Companies, there are limitations on the transfer of shares and a cap of 200 members, whereas Public Companies permit unrestricted share transfer and do not impose any limits on membership. In contrast, OPCs can possess just a single member and are not obligated to maintain a minimum amount of capital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private and public corporations have distinct regulations governing the organization of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs), while one-person companies (OPCs) enjoy more adaptability in this matter. In addition, the company type dictates the specific forms and deadlines that need to be followed for filing financial statements and annual returns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47750 size-full\" title=\"Private vs. Public vs. One-Person Companies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852-615x279.png 615w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852-400x181.png 400w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852-292x132.png 292w, https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Business-Structure-Private-vs.-Public-vs.-One-Person-Companies-2-e1700723354852-768x348.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"private\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Private Limited Company<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A private company refers to a business structure in which a small group of individuals possess ownership. Typically, it is smaller in size, and the owners have greater authority over its operations. The stock market does not allow for the unrestricted trading of shares in a privately owned company.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the minimum capital requirement, it is removed and no longer exists for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/private-limited-company-vs-limited-liability-partnership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Limited Company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there is a specific requirement regarding the minimum number of members, with a minimum of two and A maximum of 200 individuals in case of private limited company\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum requirement for directors is 2 individuals &amp; maximum of 15 directors is allowed in case of private limited company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private limited company are allowed to receive borrowings solely from its members, directors, and their relatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferability of shares in case of private company is Limited but not completely forbidden<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private limited companies are Not allowed to issue a prospectus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company name should conclude with &#8220;private Limited&#8221; or &#8220;Pvt Ltd&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must hold a minimum of four board meetings with no more than 120 days between each meeting in case of private limited company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either 1\/3rd of the total number of directors or two directors should be the quorum for board meeting for private companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Annual General Meeting (AGM) should take place within six months following the conclusion of the financial year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there should not be a gap exceeding fifteen months between two consecutive meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing Financial Statement and Other documents needs to be submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form AOC-4 should be submitted within 30 days after the Annual General Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The submission of Annual Return Form MGT-7 should occur within 60 days after the Annual General Meeting in case of private company\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"public\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Public Companies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A public corporation is a bigger business that offers ownership shares to the public via stock exchanges. This means anyone can buy shares, and the company&#8217;s financial information is widely available. Public companies often have many shareholders and are subject to more regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Companies Act of 2013 provides the definition of a public company in section 2(71).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the minimum capital requirement, it is removed and no longer exists for public companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/public-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> public company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the minimum number of members allowed is seven or greater &amp; there is no maximum limit on the number of people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum requirement for directors is 3 individuals &amp; maximum of 15 directors is allowed in case of public company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public company are permitted to accept deposits from the public after following the guidelines as mentioned in Section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferability of shares in case of public company &#8211; Can be freely transferred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public companies are Allowed to release a prospectus to invite the public to invest in its shares, debentures, and deposits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company name should conclude with &#8220;Limited&#8221; or &#8220;Ltd&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must hold a minimum of four board meetings with no more than 120 days between each meeting in case of public company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either 1\/3rd of the total number of directors or two directors should be the quorum for board meeting for public companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Annual General Meeting (AGM) should take place within six months following the conclusion of the financial year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there should not be a gap exceeding fifteen months between two consecutive meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing Financial Statement and Other documents needs to be submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form AOC-4 should be submitted within 30 days after the Annual General Meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The submission of Annual Return Form MGT-7 should occur within 60 days after the Annual General Meeting in case of public company\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"one\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>One Person Company\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mca.gov.in\/Ministry\/pdf\/CompaniesAct2013.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies Act of 2013<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a definition for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/one-person-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Person Company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in section 2(62). A one-person company is a unique structure for solo entrepreneurs. It allows a single person to start and run a company, enjoying limited liability. This means they are not personally responsible for the company&#8217;s debts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the minimum capital requirement, it is removed and no longer exists for One Person Company.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There must be at least one person involved in case of one person company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum and maximum requirement for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/director-appointment-under-the-companies-act-2013\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is 1 individual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One person company can accept borrowings from directors and relatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transferability of shares is not applicable in case of one person company.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no specific requirement explained in case of one person company in case of issue of prospectus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company name should conclude with &#8220;(OPC) private Limited&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must hold at least one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cagmc.com\/board-meetings-restrictions-on-powers-of-board-of-directors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">board meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in each half of the calendar year with a gap of at least 90 days between the two meetings in case of one person company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no specific requirement in case of OPC explained for quorum for board meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no requirement to conduct an Annual General Meeting in case of OPC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no specific requirement for quorum in one person company case.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing Financial Statement and Other documents needs to be submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form AOC-4 should be submitted within 180 days from the end of the financial year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0An OPC is not required to prepare a Cash Flow Statement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form MGT-7A should be submitted within 180 days from the end of the financial year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"in\"><b>Quorum for Annual General Meeting (AGM) in case of public and private companies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two members must be personally present for a quorum to be achieved<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Members Quorum<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 &#8211; Five Members required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;1000 up to 5000 &#8211; Fifteen Members required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt; 5000 &#8211; Thirty Members required<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"final\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Final Words<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, the decision between a <b>Private Companies V\/S Public Companies V\/S One Person Companies<\/b> (OPCs) business depends on aspects such as ownership, size, and availability of funds. 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