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Ltd.

Ltd.

27 2.6
A company whose owners are not fully responsible for its debts
  • noun
  • UK
: S.L.
  • When you see Ltd. after a company’s name, it means the shareholders’ liability is limited.

Examples

  • She is employed by Smith & Co. Ltd., a respected firm in the UK.

  • The documents need to state that the company is Ltd. to ensure legal protection for its owners.

  • Apple Ltd. is a leading technology company.

  • I just joined a new firm called Tech Innovations Ltd..

  • The company name must include Ltd. to indicate that it provides limited liability to its shareholders.

  • I work for a startup called Green Energy Solutions Ltd., which focuses on renewable energy.

  • Investors are more likely to support a business that has Ltd. in its name due to the limited liability protection.

Synonyms

Ld.
vsLtd.
  • UK
5.9

A short form placed after company names in the UK to show they have limited legal responsibility for debts

is the general written abbreviation used internationally rather than the regional form

Surface Forms

Ltd. singular

Etymology

Ltd. is an abbreviation of limited, which comes from the word limit meaning 'a border' or 'a set amount'. So when you see Ltd. after a company name it tells you the owners' responsibility for debts is 'limited', like a fence that keeps risk inside a clear border.