Aktsiasüsteem

Aktsiasüsteem refers to a system of shareholding or stock ownership. In Estonia, this term is commonly used to describe the structure and mechanisms by which individuals or entities can own shares in a company. Owning shares, or aktsiad, grants the holder a portion of ownership in the company and potentially a right to dividends or voting power. The aktsiasüsteem is regulated by Estonian company law, primarily the Estonian Companies Act.

This system allows companies to raise capital by issuing shares to investors. Investors, in turn, gain the opportunity to participate in the company's profits and growth. The structure of the aktsiasüsteem can vary depending on the type of company, whether it is a public limited company (publicly traded on stock exchanges) or a private limited company. For publicly traded companies, the aktsiasüsteem involves stock exchanges where shares are bought and sold. For private companies, share transfers are typically more restricted.

Key elements of the aktsiasüsteem include the issuance of share certificates or their electronic representation, the maintenance of a shareholder register, and the rights and obligations associated with share ownership. These rights often include the right to attend general meetings of shareholders and vote on company matters. The aktsiasüsteem is fundamental to corporate governance and financial markets within Estonia.