Company Formation

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The types of shares: In general there are two types of shares "ordinary" and "preference". Preference shares as the name suggests provide a benefit over and above those available to those holding ordinary shares. In most cases, the preference will relate to either voting rights and/or payment of company dividends depending on the provisions of the Articles of Association