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Explain the type of companies that can raise deposits along with the maximum amount they can raise as deposits.
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Solution
According to the Companies Act, 2013, four types of companies can raise deposits within specified limits. A private company can accept deposits from its members, directors, or their relatives up to 100% of paid-up share capital and free reserves. A public company (other than an eligible public company) can accept deposits from its members up to 35% of paid-up share capital and free reserves. An eligible public company can accept deposits from members up to 10% and from the public up to 25% of paid-up share capital and free reserves. A government company can accept deposits from the public up to 35% of its paid-up share capital and free reserves.
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Group 'A' |
Group 'B' |
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a) Private Company |
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