Legal | Tax | Compliance
Legal | Tax | Compliance
Shareholders of an AG have specific rights in the General Meeting. This second part of the series explains the participation rights: attendance and voting rights, the right to convene a meeting, the right to place items on the agenda and to make proposals, as well as the shareholders' rights of legal action.
Shareholders of a company limited by shares have various participation rights in the general meeting, categorized into information rights, participation rights, and financial rights. This overview focuses on participation rights, including voting rights, the right to convene a general meeting, the right to propose agenda items, and legal remedies. Shareholders can challenge unlawful resolutions and hold directors liable for misconduct. These rights ensure shareholders can influence corporate decision-making within legal and statutory limits.
