Co ltd是什么意思

"Co. Ltd." is an abbreviation that stands for "Company Limited." It is a common suffix used for business names, particularly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and many Commonwealth countries. A company with this suffix is a private limited company, which means it is a separate legal entity from its owners (the shareholders).

Limited companies are incorporated and registered with a government authority, such as Companies House in the UK. They have their own legal identity, separate from the individuals who own and run them. This means that the owners' personal assets are generally protected from the company's debts and liabilities.

In many countries, "Ltd." is used interchangeably with "Ltd" or "Limited." It is also common to see "PLC" (Public Limited Company) for companies that are listed on a stock exchange and have offered shares to the public.

In the United States, the term "Inc." (short for Incorporated) is more commonly used to indicate a corporation, while "LLC" (Limited Liability Company) is used for a company structure that combines elements of both corporations and partnerships.