Letter Of Credit
A letter from a bank guaranteeing that a buyer's payment to a seller will be received on time and for the correct amount. In the event that the buyer is unable to make payment on the purchase, the bank will be required to cover the full or remaining amount of the purchase. Investopedia Says:
Letters of credit are often used in international transactions to ensure that payment will be received. Due to the nature of international dealings including factors such as distance, differing laws in each country and difficulty in knowing each party personally, the use of letters of credit has become a very important aspect of international trade. The bank also acts on behalf of the buyer (holder of letter of credit) by ensuring that the supplier will not be paid until the bank receives a confirmation that the goods have been shipped. Related Terms:
Cashier's Check
Credit Netting
Demand Guarantee
Irrevocable Letter of Credit
Leased Bank Guarantee
Letter Of Guarantee
Sight Letter Of Credit
Standby Letter of Credit
Trade Finance
Uniform Rules For Demand Guarantees - URDG Limited Company (LC)
A form of incorporation that limits the amount of liability undertaken by the company's shareholders. The naming convention for this type of corporate structure is commonly used in the United Kingdom. It is commonly known as a limited liability company (LLC) in the United States and other parts of the world. Investopedia Says:
In a limited company, the debts of the company are separate from those of the shareholders. As a result, should the company experience financial distress because of normal business activity, the personal assets of shareholders will not be at risk of being seized by creditors. Ownership in the limited company can be easily transferred, and many of these companies have been passed down through generations. Related Terms:
Business
Liability
Limited Liability
Limited Liability Company - LLC |