Corporate law in Belarus
Our advocates have more than 20 (twenty) years of experience in the field of corporate law. We provide legal assistance in the field of corporate law to a big international companies as well as local companies.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
- Corporate law is one of the main specializations of our law office;
- Every year we have more than 300 cases in the field of corporate law;
- Our lawyers and advocates advise different government insitutions on corporate legislation in Belarus;
- We solve more than 100 corporate disputes per year so we know the practice in the field of corporate law very well.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER
Changes in the organization’s activities are recorded by making changes to its charter. In this case, the algorithm of actions is the same regardless of whether these changes are mandatory (with a time limit for introduction and state registration determined by the legislation) or not. Preparation of amendments to the charter is formalized by the draft amendments Further, a decision is made to amend the charter and their approval. The final step is the state registration of changes.
ADDITIONS TO THE CHARTER
The additions are made according to the same algorithm as the changes.
INCREASE IN THE CAPITAL OF A COMPANY
To increase the authorized capital, first of all, you need to determine the source of its increase and the form of contribution. Next, a decision is made to increase. After that, additional contributions are made to the authorized capital. This entails the need to make changes (additions) to the charter and carry out their state registration.
DECREASE IN THE CAPITAL OF A COMPANY
To reduce the authorized capital, an appropriate decision must be made. After that, be sure to notify the creditors. The new size of the authorized capital is reflected in the charter by introducing amendments to it that are subject to state registration.
NON-MONETARY CONTRIBUTION TO CAPITAL OF A COMPANY
Before making a non-monetary contribution to the authorized capital (immovable or movable property, property rights), it is necessary to assess its value. After that, the term of entry is determined. Next, you need to make the appropriate changes to the charter and carry out their state registration.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD (BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
The introduction of the Supervisory Board into the structure of governing bodies begins with the stage of preparation for convening a general meeting of participants. At the same time, the requirements for members of the council, the number of members, competence, the procedure for convening and holding meetings, the procedure for the decision-making procedure, as well as the term of office of the members of the council are determined. After convening, the general meeting of participants decides on the implementation of the Supervisory Board. The last stage is state registration of amendments to the charter.
CONDUCTING AN EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDERS
An extraordinary meeting begins with the preparation stage, at which the request for holding is considered and a decision is made on this. Next, you need to notify the participants / shareholders and collect proposals from them for the agenda. An extraordinary meeting is held in person, in absentia or in mixed form. It is necessary to familiarize all members of the company with the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting.
HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
The annual meeting of shareholders in Belarus also begins with the preparation stage, at which proposals for the agenda are accepted, the necessary information and documents are collected and a decision is made to hold the annual meeting. This is followed by the convocation of participants by their notification and registration. Based on the results of the annual meeting, a protocol is drawn up, which must be brought to the attention of the shareholders.
CHANGE OF DIRECTOR OF A COMPANY
Legal acts provide an opportunity for business companies to transfer the powers of their executive body (director) to another commercial organization or individual entrepreneur. At the stage of preparation for the transfer, an agreement with the manager is developed, amendments to the charter are prepared, the location of the company is determined. At the stage of transferring powers, a decision is made on the transfer and termination of labor relations with the current executive body. After the transfer of powers, it is necessary to notify interested persons about the change of the executive body.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
– Our corporate law specialist (advocate) has more than 20 years of experience in the field of corporate law of Belarus;
– English-speaking attorneys;
– Deep understanding of corporate law in Belarus;
– We have only experienced lawyers and advocates: some of our lawyers have more than 20 years of experience in the field;
– High level of confidentiality;
– Fair pricing policy: we always make even more than we agreed!
HOW TO FIND AND CONTACT US
If you need a legal opinion in Belarus please contact us. We will be glad to help you!
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