These three pillars are the separate personality from corporate members the limited liability of corporate members, and the division of capital into stocks or shares that are transferable.

• 在公司组织发展的数百年间，三大特色形塑其与传统合夥、独资之不同：包括公司具有独立于其成员之法人格、将出资分成股份（或持分）并成为交易客体及有限责任。