What is a company Limited by Shares?

A company Limited by Shares is the most popular type of limited company. They are owned by shareholders and have liability based on the value of the shares issued in the company; personal assets are kept completely separate to any company debts.

Limited by Shares companies are generally profit driven businesses and will have the suffix LIMITED or LTD at the end of their company name. 

A full guide to companies Limited by Shares can be found here.