Which of the following is not a feature of a company?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Unlimited Liability
A company is an artificial person created by law, and its special features follow from that. A member’s liability is limited to the unpaid amount on his shares (or to his guarantee), so unlimited liability, which belongs to a sole proprietor or a partner, is the odd one out.
Option (1) Separate legal entity — A feature of a company. The company is distinct from its members and can own property and make contracts in its own name.
Option (2) Common seal — A feature of a company. An artificial person cannot sign, so its seal acts as its official signature.
Option (3) Limited Liability — A feature of a company. Members lose at most what is unpaid on their shares.
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