Contents
- LLC (Sp. z o.o.) and the role of the shareholder (wspólnik)
- Cooperation and Communication
- Questions for Shareholders
- Shareholders’ Agreement (Umowa wspólników)
- Conflict Resolution and Expert Recommendations
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When you start your own business, the heap of new problems and challenges can sometimes keep you up at night. Especially if you feel like you can’t handle it alone. In such moments, you need someone by your side who will support you not just with words, but with actions. This could be a friend, an investor, a partner with useful connections, or simply someone who can help figure out complex issues. But how do you know who will truly be a pillar of support? How do you choose someone who won’t create problems? If this topic resonates with you, this article will help you understand the subtleties of choosing a business ally: what questions to ask shareholders, what to pay attention to, and what obstacles might appear along the way.
Before launching your business, we advise dedicating time to develop a shareholders’ agreement (umowę wspólników). At the start of cooperation with new partners, problems usually don’t arise, as all parties are interested in success. However, as the company grows, and its revenue and influence increase, conflicts may arise between the parties, but we will return to this issue later in this article.
A Limited Liability Company (Sp. z o.o.) is an independent legal entity. A shareholder (wspólnik) is typically the owner of part or all of the company’s property, which is reflected in their shares in the company. They are not required to be involved in the company’s day-to-day affairs or hold any position. They simply receive their share of the profits in the form of, for example, dividends, which we discuss in the article.
If your business partner decides to actively participate in the company’s management, their contribution should not only be recognized but also rewarded. After all, you’d agree that the success of any venture primarily lies in the hands of those leading the company.
