What is the dividend distribution standard in the company law?

According to the Company Law, shareholders who have contributed according to law have the right to share out dividends. Shareholders shall receive dividends in proportion to the paid-in capital contribution. However, if all shareholders agree not to pay dividends according to the proportion of capital contribution, the corresponding agreement shall prevail.

legal ground

Article 4 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Company Law

Shareholders of a company shall enjoy the right to return on assets, participate in major decisions and choose managers according to law.

Article 34

Shareholders shall receive dividends in proportion to the paid-in capital contribution; When the company increases its capital, shareholders have the priority to subscribe for the capital contribution in proportion to the paid-in capital contribution. Except that all shareholders agree not to pay dividends according to the proportion of capital contribution or not to subscribe for capital contribution in priority.

Article 97

Shareholders have the right to consult the Articles of Association, the register of shareholders, corporate bond stubs, minutes of shareholders' meetings, resolutions of board meetings, resolutions of board meetings and financial and accounting reports, and make suggestions or queries on the company's operation.