The company can increase the number of shareholders through capital increase and shareholder transfer. The general process is as follows: 1. Convene the shareholders' meeting and pass the resolution on capital increase; 2. The increased shareholders fulfill their capital contribution obligations; 3. Apply for change registration at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.
Legal basis:
The shareholders of a limited liability company may transfer all or part of their shares to each other in the first paragraph of Article 71 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Article 178 When a limited liability company increases its registered capital, the contribution of the newly-increased capital subscribed by shareholders shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Law on the contribution of limited liability companies. When a joint stock limited company issues new shares to increase its registered capital, shareholders shall subscribe for new shares in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Law on the establishment of a joint stock limited company and the payment of shares.