A public limited company (p.l.c) is a form of limited company in the Republic of Ireland and the U. K. which is allotted shares that are provided for the general public. A public limited company is required to have the words "public limited company" or the abbreviation p.l.c at the end of their name in all instances. Subscribers with a public limited company must agree to take all, or some, of the shares when the business is officially registered. It is necessary that a public limited company's first accounts start on the day of incorporation, which is a good reason so acquire an attorneys help.