features of a ltd
Advantage /disadvantage
Example
100

What does limited liability mean for shareholders in an Ltd?  

Shareholders only lose the money they invested; their personal assets are protected.

100

one advantage

any one of these:

limited liability protection

separate legal identity 

better credibility and reputation

brand protection

tax income and flexiblility

100

Biggest watch company

Rolex

200

How does being a separate legal entity affect an Ltd’s ability to operate?  

The company can own property, enter contracts, sue, and be sued in its own name.

200

most used AI Ltd

Chatgpt

300

how is ownership structured in a private limited company?  

Ownership is divided into shares held by shareholders.

300

Name one disadvantage for a ltd

Public viewable

Thousands to setup

lots of paperwork

stricter rules

300

who owns M&M’s, Snickers, Mars Bar, Galaxy, Twix, Maltesers

Mars

400

What is the role of directors in an Ltd?  

Directors manage the company and must follow legal duties under the Companies Act.

400

Gas company ltd

Shell

500

definition of ltd

a private limited company is a separate legal business structure where the owners personal assets are protected, and its shares cannot be sold to the public.

500

name 5 advantages of an ltd

limited liability protection

separate legal identity 

better credibility and reputation

brand protection

tax income and flexiblility

500

What company owns brands like Vaseline, Dove, Ben & Jerrys, axe, and Magnum?

Unilever

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