Q&A Regarding New Company Law of China (26)
Q: | What are the forms of stocks in a joint stock limited company? |
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Stocks shall be in paper form or other forms prescribed by the securities regulatory authority of the State Council. |
Q: | What items do paper stocks need to include? |
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Where the stock is in paper form, the following main items should be stated:
If the initiator's stock is in paper form, the words initiator's stock should be indicated. |
Q: | When will a joint stock limited company deliver its stocks to its shareholders? |
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After the establishment of a joint stock limited company, the stocks are officially delivered to the shareholders. The company shall not deliver stocks to shareholders before its establishment. |
Q: | What does a joint stock limited company need to do to issue new stocks? |
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When the company issues new stocks, the shareholders' meeting shall make a resolution on the following matters:
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Q: | Can the board of directors of a stock company issue new stocks? |
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The articles of association of the company or the Board of Shareholders may authorize the Board of Directors to decide within three years to issue shares not exceeding 50 percent of the issued shares. However, the capital contribution with non-monetary property shall be subject to a resolution of the shareholders' meeting. |