+A **private company** is an enterprise whose ownership is not offered to the general public. Its shares are not traded on a [Stock Exchange](/wiki/stock_exchange), allowing for greater [Control](/wiki/control) by its founders or a select group of investors. This structure often provides more flexibility and less public scrutiny than its counterparts.
+## See also
+- [Public Company](/wiki/public_company)
+- [Corporation](/wiki/corporation)
+- [Partnership](/wiki/partnership)
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