Ownership: Private Limited Companies have restrictions on the transfer of shares and usually have fewer shareholders (maximum of 200), whereas Public Limited Companies have no such restrictions and can have an unlimited number of shareholders.
Disclosure Requirements: Public Limited Companies have more stringent disclosure requirements compared to Private Limited Companies.
Listing: Public Limited Companies can list their shares on stock exchanges for public trading, while Private Limited Companies cannot.
Minimum Capital: Private Limited Companies do not have a minimum capital requirement for incorporation, whereas Public Limited Companies must have a minimum capital of Rs. 5 lakh.
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