Legal analysis: shareholders cannot lend money in the name of the company. Shareholders of a company may borrow money in their own names for the operation of the company. Borrowing by shareholders of a company in their own name for the company's operation is a company loan and can be recorded as a company loan. According to relevant laws and regulations, the shareholders of a joint stock limited company are liable to the company to the extent of the shares subscribed by them. Shareholders of a company shall enjoy the right to return on assets, participate in major decisions and choose managers according to law.
Legal basis: Article 3 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Company Law is an enterprise legal person with independent legal person property and 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.