A company which is controlled by 5 or fewer shareholders, where the term 'shareholders' include immediate members of their family. The majority of private companies are 'Close'. Ask the company auditors for confirmation if you are not sure.
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In the UK, a company which is controlled by five or less directors
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A company in which the directors control more than half the voting shares, or where such control is... <a target=_blank href='http://www.finance-glossary.com/terms/close-company.htm?id=1727&ginPtrCode=00000&PopupMode=false' title='Read full definition of close company'>more</a>
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A company which is controlled by 5 or fewer shareholders, treating any separate shareholders from the same immediate family as though they were one shareholder. The majority of private companies are 'Close'. Ask the company auditors for confirmation if you are not sure.
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