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What are the minimum and maximum number of members of a public and private company?
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This discussion clarifies the minimum and maximum number of members and directors required for both public and private companies. Generally, private companies need at least 2 members and 2 directors, while public companies require a minimum of 7 members and 3 directors. The maximum number of directors for any company is typically 15, but this can be extended by passing a special resolution.

Minimum 3 Directors in Public Co. and 2 Directors in Pvt. Co. and Maximum 15 Directors. A company may appoint more than 15 Directors after passing a Special Resolution.
In case of a private company the minimum no of members shall be 2 and minimum no of directors as per section 149 shall be 2 and case of a public company the minimum no of members shall be 7 and minimum no of directors shallbe 3 however for listed companies read with sebi guidelines minimum no of directors shall be however for maximum limit shall be 15 however the same could be increased by passing a special resolution as per section 149(1)

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