A private company is any registered business that does not issue shares to the public. Once a company has its initial public offering, it goes public, and anyone is able to buy and sell its shares.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When choosing a small business structure, many owners go for a limited liability company (LLC) because of the protection from liabilities ...

Starting your business as a private limited company might seem like the professional choice but investment banker Sarthak Ahuja says it’s often a costly trap, especially for new or small-scale ...