The classification of companies is as follows:
1, which can be divided into unlimited liability company, joint-stock company, joint-stock company, joint-stock company and limited liability company according to the form of responsibility;
2. According to the company relationship, it can be divided into branch and head office, subsidiary and parent company;
3. According to the credit source of the company, it can be divided into joint ventures, associated companies and associated companies.
The main process of registering a company;
1, enterprise name;
2. Submit relevant materials;
3. Obtain a business license;
4. The company records and engraves seals;
5. Opening a bank account; ;
6. Tax approval;
7. Social security account opening.
Materials required for company registration:
1. Identification certificates of investors, legal representatives and supervisors;
2. Completed articles of association;
3. Resolutions of the shareholders' meeting;
4. Office lease contract or sales contract and ownership certificate;
5. Application form for establishment registration and other application forms.
To sum up, a company refers to an economic organization established in accordance with the law for profit and with legal personality. According to the different forms of shareholders' responsibility to the company, there will be different types of companies
Legal basis:
Article 3 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Company Law
The company 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.
Article 14
Companies can set up branches. The establishment of a branch company shall apply to the company registration authority for registration and obtain a business license. A branch company does not have legal person status, and its civil liability shall be borne by the company. A company may set up subsidiaries, which have legal personality and independently bear civil liabilities according to law.