Using the word limited instead of pvt limited
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05 September 2014
I have recently joined a company which is named as 'XYZ Limited'. I joined it thinking of it as Public limited company. But when i went through the balance sheet of company i came to know it is pvt limited company. Can a private company operate without using the word 'pvt ltd' in its name..??
06 September 2014
no it.cant
06 September 2014
it might possible that company is converted into public from private.
Check MOA & Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.
In case Section 8 company (under Companies Act, 2013 ) & Section 25 Company ( under Companies Act, 1956) name of the company will not end with the last word “Limited” in the case of a public limited company, or the words “Private Limited” in the case of a private limited
company.
Check MOA & Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.
In case Section 8 company (under Companies Act, 2013 ) & Section 25 Company ( under Companies Act, 1956) name of the company will not end with the last word “Limited” in the case of a public limited company, or the words “Private Limited” in the case of a private limited
company.
12 September 2014
what i came to know is company is closely held company. so it has not used the word private in its name. But i donot know thw logic behind this.
02 August 2025
Got it! Here’s a quick clarification:
**Under the Companies Act (both 1956 and 2013), a Private Limited Company *must* have “Private Limited” or “Pvt Ltd” in its name.**
Similarly, a Public Limited Company uses “Limited” or “Ltd” at the end of its name.
If your company is showing just **“XYZ Limited”** but is actually a private (closely held) company, then:
* It’s unusual and possibly **not compliant** with the law.
* Sometimes, old companies registered before the rules were strictly enforced might have legacy names.
* Or there could be a confusion — check the **Certificate of Incorporation** and **Memorandum of Association (MOA)** to confirm the actual status.
* Section 8 companies (non-profit companies) are exempt from using “Limited” or “Private Limited” at the end of their names.
**So, the company either:**
* Has converted from private to public but not updated its records properly, or
* Is violating the naming requirements under the Companies Act, or
* Is a special kind of company like a Section 8 company which has different rules.
**Recommended:**
Check the official MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal for the company’s registration details to know the exact status. This will clear the confusion.
If you want, I can guide you on how to check MCA records!
**Under the Companies Act (both 1956 and 2013), a Private Limited Company *must* have “Private Limited” or “Pvt Ltd” in its name.**
Similarly, a Public Limited Company uses “Limited” or “Ltd” at the end of its name.
If your company is showing just **“XYZ Limited”** but is actually a private (closely held) company, then:
* It’s unusual and possibly **not compliant** with the law.
* Sometimes, old companies registered before the rules were strictly enforced might have legacy names.
* Or there could be a confusion — check the **Certificate of Incorporation** and **Memorandum of Association (MOA)** to confirm the actual status.
* Section 8 companies (non-profit companies) are exempt from using “Limited” or “Private Limited” at the end of their names.
**So, the company either:**
* Has converted from private to public but not updated its records properly, or
* Is violating the naming requirements under the Companies Act, or
* Is a special kind of company like a Section 8 company which has different rules.
**Recommended:**
Check the official MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal for the company’s registration details to know the exact status. This will clear the confusion.
If you want, I can guide you on how to check MCA records!
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