1. Different financing abilities. The number of shareholders in a limited liability company is limited, and the number of shareholders in a joint stock limited company is unlimited. Therefore, except for a few limited liability companies, the financing ability of joint-stock companies is stronger than that of limited liability companies. 2. The composition factors are different. A joint stock limited company is established on the basis of capital union, which is its remarkable feature. In addition to capital combination, limited liability companies should also consider human factors, that is, shareholders know each other and have certain trust.
3. Different scales. Related to the above two characteristics, generally speaking, the joint stock limited company is larger, while the limited liability company is smaller.
4. Different forms of capital contribution. The limited liability company's contribution to shareholders is expressed in proportion to the company's contribution, and no shares are issued; A company limited by shares divides its capital into equal shares and expresses it by issuing shares.
5. The conditions of capital contribution transfer are different. There are many restrictions on the transfer of capital contribution by shareholders of limited liability companies, while the shares of joint stock limited companies are more liquid and easier to realize.
6. Different degrees of openness. A joint stock limited company has a high degree of publicity and many publicity obligations, while a limited liability company is relatively closed.
7. Standardized management requirements are different. The standardized management of joint-stock companies is relatively high, while that of limited liability companies is relatively low, which is related to their financing situation and company size.