A person who purchases share of Joint Stock Company is called __________.
A
Partner
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B
Proprietor
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C
Shareholder
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D
Promoter
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Solution
The correct option is D Shareholder A person who purchases the shares of a company is known as Shareholder and they are also considered as the owners of Company. They are given dividends out of profits and are given voting powers in the decision making process of business.