jaotamisõigused

Jaotamisõigused, in Estonian legal context, refers to the rights to distribute or allocate certain assets or profits. This concept primarily arises in corporate law, particularly concerning dividends from company profits. When a company generates profit, the decision of how to distribute this profit, whether through dividends to shareholders or by reinvesting it back into the business, is governed by the company's articles of association and relevant legislation. Shareholders typically hold the primary jaotamisõigused, meaning they have the right to receive a portion of the distributed profits based on their shareholding.

The distribution of profits is usually decided at a general meeting of shareholders. The company's management proposes a profit distribution plan, which is then voted upon by the shareholders. This plan outlines the total amount to be distributed as dividends, the record date for determining eligible shareholders, and the payment date. There might also be provisions for preferential shares that carry different or additional distribution rights.

Beyond corporate dividends, the term jaotamisõigused can also be used more broadly in other contexts where the division or allocation of resources is involved, such as in partnership agreements or certain types of contracts. However, its most common and significant application is within company law concerning the distribution of profits to owners. The specifics of these rights are always subject to the governing legal framework and the internal regulations of the entity in question.