Legal analysis: 1, limited liability company. Limited liability company is the most common type. When registering a company, most people choose this type. A limited liability company refers to an economic group established by less than 50 shareholders, and each shareholder bears limited liability to the company with the subscribed capital contribution, and the company legal person bears full responsibility for the company's debts with all its assets. 2. Limited shares. Joint-stock company is also a kind of company that is often heard, but it is not easy to register a joint-stock company because the establishment procedure is strict and complicated, which is not suitable for start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises. A joint stock limited company consists of two or more promoters but less than 200 promoters. All the capital of the company is equal shares, and shareholders are liable to the company to the extent of their shares. 3. Partnership enterprises. A partnership enterprise refers to a for-profit organization in which all partners enter into a partnership agreement, * * * jointly contribute capital, * * * jointly operate, * * * enjoy profits, * * * bear risks, and bear unlimited joint and several liabilities for corporate debts. It is characterized by being generally unqualified, not paying corporate income tax and paying personal income tax. Partnerships are subdivided into general partnerships and limited partnerships; Among them, general partnership also includes special general partnership. 4. Foreign companies. A foreign-invested company, that is, a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, refers to an enterprise established in China with all its capital invested by foreign investors in accordance with the relevant laws of China. It is a legal person in China, excluding branches of foreign companies and other economic organizations in China. There are two specific forms of foreign-funded companies: joint venture and sole proprietorship. A wholly foreign-owned company refers to a foreign company, enterprise, other economic organization or individual established within the territory of China in accordance with the laws of China, and all its capital is invested by foreign investors. 5. Wholly-owned enterprises. A sole proprietorship enterprise refers to an enterprise that is operated, owned and controlled by an individual, bears operational risks and enjoys all operational benefits. Investors assume unlimited liability for corporate debts with their personal property.
Legal basis: Article 6 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall apply to the company registration authority for registration of establishment. Those that meet the conditions for establishment as stipulated in this Law shall be registered as limited liability companies or joint stock limited companies respectively by the company registration authority; Those who do not meet the conditions for establishment as stipulated in this Law shall not be registered as a limited liability company or a joint stock limited company. Where laws and administrative regulations stipulate that the establishment of a company must be approved, the approval procedures shall be handled according to law before the company is registered. The public may apply to the company registration authority to inquire about the registered items of the company, and the company registration authority shall provide inquiry services.