1. What should I do if the articles of association are lost?
If the company's articles of association are filed by the industrial and commercial bureau, you can go directly to the industrial and commercial bureau to check, with the company's letter of introduction, legal person's power of attorney, legal person and agent's ID card and copy, official seal and legal person's seal.
The Articles of Association shall be held by one shareholder, one for the company and one for the industrial and commercial bureau. Losing a copy won't have much consequences. If the shareholders or staff members lose their articles of association, the company may criticize and educate them; If losses are caused to the company, it may be punished according to the degree of its fault and require appropriate compensation.
The Articles of Association refers to the basic documents formulated by the company according to law, which stipulate the company's name, domicile, business scope, management system and other important matters, and it is also a necessary written document that stipulates the basic rules of the company's organization and activities.
Second, the effectiveness of the articles of association
1. The influence of the articles of association on the company. The effect of the articles of association on the company is that the company's own behavior is bound by the articles of association. Specifically, first, the company has established legal organizations such as authority, business execution and business intention decision-making institutions, and supervision institutions in accordance with the measures stipulated in the articles of association, and exercised their functions and powers within the scope of authority stipulated in the articles of association; Second, the company should use the name stipulated in the articles of association and engage in business activities within the business scope stipulated in the articles of association. Third, according to the company's articles of association, the company has obligations to shareholders. If the rights of shareholders are infringed by the company, they can sue the company.
2. The influence of the articles of association on shareholders. The articles of association are formulated by the shareholders of the company and are binding on them. This binding force is not limited to the shareholders who drafted and formulated the articles of association, but also includes the shareholders who later joined the company, which is determined by the nature of the autonomy rules of the articles of association. The effect of the articles of association on shareholders mainly shows that shareholders enjoy rights and assume obligations according to the articles of association. For example, shareholders have the right to attend the shareholders' meeting, exercise their voting rights, transfer their capital contributions, consult relevant public information and receive dividends. At the same time, it is responsible for paying the subscribed capital contribution and other obligations stipulated in the Articles of Association.
3. The influence of the articles of association on directors, supervisors and senior managers. The effect of the Articles of Association on directors, supervisors and senior management personnel is that the directors, supervisors and senior management personnel shall abide by the Articles of Association and exercise their functions and powers in accordance with the law and the Articles of Association. The acts of directors, supervisors and senior managers exceed the authority granted by the articles of association. It should be responsible to the company for its actions.
The above is the relevant legal knowledge for everyone. As can be seen from the above, if the articles of association are lost, you can go to the industrial and commercial bureau for enquiry, and you will not be severely punished. However, as an important document of the company, Bian Xiao still reminds everyone to keep it properly. If you want to know more about the articles of association, please consult an online professional lawyer directly.