Reference Case: Han Dequan and Guan Songxue v. Shenyang Zhimei Technology Co., Ltd.
A defect in capital contribution does not automatically negate shareholder status. The scope of inspection rights should be understood in light of both the Company Law and the Accounting Law; absent a reasonable basis for refusal, a shareholder may inspect accounting books and underlying vouchers to verify the company's actual operations.
Holding
A defect in capital contribution does not automatically negate shareholder status. The scope of inspection rights should be understood in light of both the Company Law and the Accounting Law; absent a reasonable basis for refusal, a shareholder may inspect accounting books and underlying vouchers to verify the company's actual operations.
Issues
shareholder statusinspection of underlying vouchersimproper-purpose defense