There are at least a few people in a company limited by shares.

Legal analysis: A joint stock limited company needs at least two people. The specific provision is that the establishment of a joint stock limited company shall be initiated by no less than two people, but no more than 200 people. Because all joint-stock companies must be limited liability companies, not all limited companies are joint-stock companies, so they are generally called joint-stock companies. Therefore, if you want to open a joint stock limited company, you need more than two people to set up and handle the company.

Legal basis: Article 76 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall meet the following conditions for the establishment of a joint stock limited company: (1) the promoters meet the quorum; (2) It has the total amount of capital subscribed or paid-in by all promoters in accordance with the articles of association; (3) The issuance and offering of shares comply with the law; (4) The promoters shall formulate articles of association, which shall be adopted by the founding meeting; (5) Having a company name and establishing an organization meeting the requirements of a joint stock limited company; (6) Having a company domicile.