Without going through the process of entrepreneurship, except for professional industrial and commercial staff, most people should not know the type of company and the standard on which the type of company is formulated. As ordinary people, they do not know these things and do not affect their normal life, but for first-time entrepreneurs, in addition to considering Company name ， Besides, it is very useful to understand these knowledge. Next, we will explain the classification of various types of companies in detail according to different standards.
one 、 Classified according to the scope of responsibility of the company's shareholders
Companies can be divided into unlimited liability companies, joint stock companies, joint stock companies, joint stock companies and limited liability companies based on the scope of liability of the shareholders of the company, that is, whether the shareholders of the company are responsible for the debts of the company.
An unlimited liability company is a company composed of more than two shareholders, and all shareholders are jointly and severally unlimited liable for the debts of the company.
A company limited by shares refers to a company consisting of two or more persons. All the capital of the company is divided into equal shares. The shareholders are responsible for the company with their shares, and the company is responsible for its debts with all its assets.
A limited liability company is a company whose shareholders are liable to the company only to the extent of their capital contributions, and the company is liable for its debts with all its assets.
2. Standard classification based on the way of company share transfer
Companies can be divided into closed companies and open companies based on the transfer mode of company shares, that is, whether the company shares can be freely transferred and circulated.
Closed ended companies, also known as non-public companies, unlisted companies, private companies, etc., refer to companies whose share capital is wholly owned by the shareholders who set up the company, and whose shares cannot be freely transferred in the securities market. A limited liability company is a closed company.
Open ended companies, also known as public companies, listed companies, public companies, etc., refer to companies that can publicly offer shares according to legal procedures, the number of shareholders is usually unlimited, and the shares of the company can be freely transferred in the securities market. In fact, this kind of company refers to the listed company in the joint stock limited company.
three 、 Classified according to the relationship between companies
Based on the legal relationship between companies, that is, the relationship between companies in terms of property, personnel and responsibility, the company can be divided into head office and branch companies, parent companies and subsidiaries.
The head office, also known as the Company, refers to the head office with the qualification of enterprise legal person, which is established according to law and has jurisdiction over all the organizations of the Company. The head office is usually established before the branch office, and is in a leading and dominant position in the company's internal jurisdiction system. A branch refers to a branch that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Company in terms of business, capital, personnel, etc. and does not have the legal personality.
The parent company refers to the company that owns a certain amount of shares of other companies or can control and dominate the personnel, finance, business and other matters of other companies according to the agreement. A subsidiary is a company whose shares of a certain amount are controlled by another company or actually controlled or controlled by another company according to the agreement.
4. Classified according to the nationality of the company
Companies can be divided into domestic companies, foreign companies and transnational companies based on the nationality of the company, that is, the country in which the company is registered and obtains the subject qualification and is governed by the laws of that country.
Through the introduction of the second brother of the company, I believe you have a preliminary understanding of the classification of company types. If someone asks what standard companies are classified according to, you can answer him from the four standard classification bases: the scope of responsibilities of the company's shareholders, the way the company's shares are transferred, the relationship between companies, and the company's nationality.
