Business & Finance · Reference dataset
Business Entity Types
Business entity types and abbreviations, with countries and explanatory notes.
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| ID | Type | Abbreviation | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Private Limited Company | Pte Ltd | Singapore | Private company limited by shares. |
| 52 | Cong ty trach nhiem huu han | TNHH | Vietnam | Limited liability company. |
| 53 | Proprietary Limited Company | Pty Ltd | Australia | Private company limited by shares. |
| 54 | Public Company Limited by Shares | Ltd | Australia | May offer its shares to the public. |
| 55 | Corporation | Inc | Canada | Incorporated company with limited liability. |
| 56 | Unlimited Liability Corporation | ULC | Canada | Shareholders bear unlimited liability. |
| 57 | Sociedade Limitada | Ltda | Brazil | Private limited liability company. |
| 58 | Sociedade Anonima | SA | Brazil | Joint stock corporation. |
| 59 | Sociedad Anonima de Capital Variable | SA de CV | Mexico | Corporation with variable capital. |
| 60 | Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada | S de RL | Mexico | Limited liability company. |
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Last checked against sources: October 16, 2026.
Last changed: July 20, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
- Wikipedia: List of legal entity types by country (used with permission)
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