plc

In relation to public companies incorporated under the Companies Acts, the letters 'plc' may be used as an abbreviation for 'public limited company' at the end of the company name.

Usage: The annual return of the plc were due at the end of the financial year.

Related Words: public company; private company; annual returns; accounts.

Useful Material:

1. Briefing Note - Background, Nature and Effect of Articles of Association under UK Company Law
2. Briefing Note - The Role of the Memorandum of Association under UK Company Law
3. Accounting Requirements under the UK Companies Acts