A levy imposed by the government on individual’s

or entity’s net income.

One who owns a share or shares in a company.

A share in a company that gives the owner the right to receive a dividend before dividends are paid to owners of ordinary shares.

A document that contains details of how a company is organized, for example, the duties of management, rights of shareholders, and when meetings will be held.

The contract between a company and a stock

exchange by which the trading of the company’s securities on the exchange is

handled.

A share of a company providing the owner with a right to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive a part of the company profits as a dividend.

The governing body of a corporation, elected by

the shareholders to establish corporate policy, appoint executive officers, and

make major business and financial decisions.

An official document that proves that a company has been legally created and officially exists.

A legal document setting up a company – either with

or without limited liability – and including the company’s name, purpose and

duration.

A company that is owned by a larger company.

A person who has an interest or concern in a

business or enterprise, though not necessarily as an owner.

The rights of shareholders to buy new shares in the same company when they become available, before others are allowed to buy them.

A yearly meeting to elect or install officers or

directors and to conduct other routine organisational business.