The abbreviation "Ltd." stands for "limited," and a company carrying this abbreviation has the same limited liability feature as an LLC. Partners and owners in the company are protected from personal responsibility for debts and lawsuits. Ltd. is a descriptor, not a specific business entity, in the United States.Inc. is the abbreviation for incorporated. An incorporated company, or corporation, is a separate legal entity from the person or people forming it. Directors and officers purchase shares in the business and have responsibility for its operation. Incorporation limits an individual's liability in case of a lawsuit.In a limited company, the liability of members or subscribers of the company is limited to what they have invested or guaranteed to the company. Limited companies may be limited by shares or by guarantee. The former may be further divided in public companies and private companies.Limited Owner Liability. Much like a limited liability company in the United States, a limited company is a separate legal entity from its owners. The organization shields them from liability. In the event a company gets into financial trouble or declares bankruptcy, its owners are not personally liable for the debt.

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