Legal analysis: The difference between a limited company and a joint stock limited company is: 1, with different numbers. The number of shareholders of a limited liability company is less than fifty, and the number of promoters of a joint stock limited company is more than two and less than two hundred; 2. The restrictions on equity transfer are different. Shareholders of a limited liability company who transfer their shares to people other than shareholders shall obtain the consent of more than half of other shareholders, and shareholders of a joint stock limited company may transfer their shares according to law; 3. Other differences. According to the relevant laws, the shareholders of a limited liability company are liable to the company to the extent of their subscribed capital contribution; Shareholders of a joint stock limited company shall be liable to the company to the extent of the shares subscribed by them.
Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Company Law.
Article 3 A company is an enterprise legal person, which has independent legal person property and enjoys legal person property rights. The company is liable for its debts with all its property. Shareholders of a limited liability company shall be liable to the company to the extent of their subscribed capital contribution; Shareholders of a joint stock limited company shall be liable to the company to the extent of the shares subscribed by them.
Article 78 To establish a joint stock limited company, there shall be two or more promoters, more than half of whom shall have their domicile in China.