Äriseadustikuga

Äriseadustikuga is a term used in Estonian corporate law to indicate that a company, contract, or corporate action is governed by the company's articles of association. The expression emphasizes that the internal rules defined in the articles, rather than only general law, determine the relevant rights and obligations.

In Estonian practice, the articles of association (Äriseadustik) are the foundational document of a company. They typically specify key elements such as the company name, registered office, business object, share capital, number and type of shares, and rules for representation and management. The articles also address procedures for general meetings, decision-making, distribution of profits, and the conditions for dissolution or change of the company.

Formation and amendment of the articles occur through founding acts and subsequent decisions of the shareholders. The articles must be registered in the Commercial Register and remain compliant with applicable legislation. Amendments require formal procedures and are usually enacted by a general meeting, followed by registration of the changes.

The phrase Äriseadustikuga is commonly used in legal and business contexts to denote that the parties’ rights and duties are determined by the articles of association. It is often encountered in contracts, corporate governance documents, and regulatory statements to distinguish rules derived from the articles from other sources of law. Related topics include the general framework of commercial law and the process of registering and amending company documents.