Question

Preference Shares can be issued for a maximum period of ________.

• A. $20$ years
• B. $24$ years
• C. $25$ years
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A $20$ 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.