How to distribute the equity of startup companies?

Equity distribution mode of startup company: Generally speaking, equity can be confirmed according to the share of shareholders' capital contribution. However, if the parties have otherwise agreed on the share division, it shall be handled in accordance with the relevant agreement, unless it violates the mandatory provisions of the law.

legal ground

Article 33 of the Company Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Shareholders have the right to consult and copy the Articles of Association, minutes of shareholders' meeting, resolutions of the board of directors, resolutions of the board of directors and financial and accounting reports.

Shareholders may request to consult the company's accounting books. Where a shareholder requests to consult the company's accounting books, he shall submit a written request to the company, explaining the purpose. If the company has reasonable reasons to believe that the shareholders' access to the accounting books has improper purposes, which may harm the legitimate interests of the company, it may refuse to provide access, and shall give a written reply to the shareholders within 15 days from the date of the shareholders' written request, explaining the reasons. If the company refuses to provide inspection, the shareholders may request the people's court to require the company to provide inspection.

Article 34

Shareholders shall receive dividends in proportion to the paid-in capital contribution; When the company increases its capital, shareholders have the priority to subscribe for the capital contribution in proportion to the paid-in capital contribution. Except that all shareholders agree not to pay dividends according to the proportion of capital contribution or not to subscribe for capital contribution in priority.