Who are the shareholders of the company?

Shareholders refer to individuals, legal persons or other organizations that hold shares in the company. They become the owners and owners of the company by buying or acquiring shares in the company.

As shareholders of the company, they enjoy the following rights and obligations:

1. Rights:

-Dividend right: the right to receive dividends or bonuses from the profits distributed by the company.

-Voting right: Have the right to attend the shareholders' meeting and vote on important decisions.

-Transfer right: the right to transfer one's own shares to others.

-Information disclosure right: the right to obtain important information and financial status of the company.

-Control right: The number of shares held by shareholders determines their control right in the company.

2. Obligations:

-Payment of capital contribution: According to the requirements of the Articles of Association, the capital contribution for purchasing shares shall be paid in full and on time.

-Abide by the Articles of Association and laws and regulations: Act in accordance with the Articles of Association and applicable laws and regulations.

-Confidentiality obligation: keep the company's business secrets and protect the company's interests from damage.

-Non-competition obligation: sometimes shareholders may be required to abide by agreements that do not compete with the company's business.

-Take risks: Take risks of losses that may be faced when the stock value falls or the company encounters difficulties.

Shareholders can be individuals, other companies, joint stock limited companies, partnerships and other different types of entities. They own shares in the company and can exercise their rights and participate in the company's decision-making through the shareholders' meeting.

It should be noted that the provisions of the company law and the rights and obligations of shareholders may be different in different jurisdictions. Therefore, the rights and responsibilities of specific shareholders shall be subject to the applicable company laws, regulations and articles of association.