Vähimmäisosuuden

Vähimmäisosuuden is a term used in Finnish law to refer to the minimum share of a company that a person must own to be considered a shareholder. The purpose of the vähimmäisosuuden is to prevent the creation of "phantom shareholders," who do not have any real economic interest in the company but are listed as shareholders for legal or administrative purposes. The specific percentage required for a person to be considered a shareholder is determined by the Finnish Commercial Code and can vary depending on the type of company and the specific circumstances. For example, in a public limited company, the vähimmäisosuuden is typically set at 0.1% of the company's shares. This means that a person must own at least 0.1% of the company's shares to be considered a shareholder. The vähimmäisosuuden is an important legal concept in Finland, as it helps to ensure that the ownership structure of companies is accurate and reflects the true economic interests of the shareholders.