Welsh companies may instead choose to end their names with ccc, an abbreviation for cwmni cyfyngedig cyhoeddus.
[2] However, some public limited companies (mostly nationalised concerns) incorporated under special legislation are exempted from bearing any of the identifying suffixes.
Formation of a public limited company requires a minimum of two directors and one secretary (differing from country to country: in India three directors are required).
A copy of the resolution – and notice of the increase on Form 123 – must reach Companies House within 15 days of being passed.
Notice of the cancellation, on Form 122, must reach Companies House within one month.
A PLC has access to capital markets and can offer its shares for sale to the public through a recognised stock exchange.
The following documents, together with the registration fee are sent to the Registrar of Companies: The key difference with the paper process is that there is no Form 12 and requirement for a statutory declaration.
Failure to file a return is a criminal offence, for which the officers of the company may be fined.