As per the Companies Act only preference shares, which are redeemable within __________ can be issued.
A
24 years
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B
30 years
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C
25 years
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D
20 years
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Solution
The correct option is D20 years Companies are not entitled to issue irredeemable preference shares. As per the companies act Companies can issue preference shares which are redeemable within 20 years of the date of issue.
Preference shares redeemable after a period of 20 years cannot be issued.