shareholder dividend and information rights in an Iranian company
The rights of a partner or shareholder are not limited to ownership of a percentage of the company. Depending on the type of company, financial rights, voting rights, attendance at meetings and access to certain information may be relevant, and disputes about profits must be weighed against the financial documents and valid decisions of the company.
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The rights of a partner or shareholder are not limited to ownership of a percentage of the company. Depending on the type of company, financial rights, voting rights, attendance at meetings and access to certain information may be relevant, and disputes about profits must be weighed against the financial documents and valid decisions of the company.
Important aspects of this matter
Point 1
Documents of ownership of shares or ownership interest in a company or partnership interest and percentage of ownership
Point 2
Financial statements, Assembly resolutions and decisions on profits
Point 3
Articles of association and regulations related to voting rights and information
Point 4
Payments made, Reports and correspondence of the company with the partner or shareholder
Legal points and course of action
In some disputes, the real issue is a claim for profit, while in others, the claim is related to the value of the share in the partnership account or damage resulting from the decision of the directors. It is essential to separate these claims in order to choose a legal path.
In each case, the latest company registration status, internal documents and actual events must be matched. The similarity of the titles of the two cases does not mean that the demands, of the parties to the dispute or their legal outcome are the same.
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change of managing director and board members in an Iranian company
Election, dismissal or replacement of managing director and members of board of directors and registration of positions and signature holders.
company formation and choice of entity under Iranian law
Choosing the right legal structure, Difference between private and limited liability companies and preparing the company's initial documents.
partner or shareholder dispute in an Iranian company
Disputes about management, Profits, Voting rights, Access to documents, Assembly decisions and implementation of partners' agreements.
Registration of company changes and meeting minutes
Minutes of meetings and board of directors, Change of directors, Capital, Address, Subject and authorized signatories.
Relevant legal sources
Bill amending part of Iranian Commercial Code («قانون تجارت»)
Iranian Commercial Code («قانون تجارت»)
Iranian Civil Code («قانون مدنی»)
This list, shows the main provisions related to the subject of the page. The governing law and subsequent amendments must be adapted to the time of occurrence, of the subject and the situation of each case.
The official text and latest amendments of the laws are available at National Information Database of Laws and Regulations of the Country is available to view.
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