What are the enterprise classifications?

Companies have the following categories:

1, divided into unlimited liability companies, joint-stock companies, joint-stock companies and limited liability companies according to their responsibilities;

2. According to the company relationship, it is divided into branch and head office, subsidiary and parent company;

3. According to the company's credit sources, it is divided into joint ventures, associated companies and associated companies.

legal ground

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.