What is a Private Limited Company? Pros and cons explained
02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026
7 min. read
Private Limited Company (Ltd) | Public Limited Company (PLC) | |
|---|---|---|
Ownership | Privately owned by shareholders | Shares can be sold to the public |
Minimum share capital | No minimum requirement | £50,000 minimum |
Complexity | Relatively simple to set up and run | More complex legal and reporting requirements |
Best suited for | Small and growing businesses | Large businesses seeking public investment |