BA4 Exam Dumps : Fundamentals of Ethics - Corporate Governance and Business Law

Which of the following is correctly stated to be an advantage of carrying on business via a company limited by shares? 

(i) The liability of the company is limited.

(ii) In general the directors are not liable for the debts of the company.

(iii) The liability of the shareholders is limited.  

Which of the following is CORRECT in relation to a Limited Liability Partnership (“LLP”)?

(i) An LLP is formed by registration with the Registrar of Companies

(ii) Unlike the articles of a company the internal rules of an LLP are not available for public inspection

(iii) An LLP is liable to pay corporation tax on its profits

Zed Bank plc has agreed to allow Exe Ltd an overdraft of £50,000 subject to a fixed and floating charge over almost all of the company's assets. In addition, the directors of Exe Ltd have been required to personally guarantee the overdraft.

Which of the following is correct? 

(i) The directors could face bankruptcy if they are called upon to honour the guarantee.

(ii) In this case the directors do not enjoy limited liability as they are liable on the guarantee if the company cannot pay.

(iii) The directors could only be required to honor the guarantee if the company's assets proved insufficient to meet the overdraft.