Authorizing Attendance and Voting at the General Meeting of Shareholders

Quick answer: Yes. Under Clause 2, Article 145 of the Law on Enterprises 2020 (as amended and supplemented by Law No. 76/2025/QH15, effective 01/7/2025), shareholders may authorize in writing another person to attend and vote at meetings of the General Meeting of Shareholders.

Can Shareholders Authorize Proxy Attendance at the General Meeting of Shareholders?

Under Clause 2, Article 145 of the Law on Enterprises 2020, shareholders may attend in person or authorize in writing one or more other individuals or organizations to attend. The written authorization must state the name of the authorizing shareholder, the name of the authorized individual/organization, the number of authorized shares, the scope of authorization, its duration, and the signatures of the parties.

What Rights Does the Authorized Person Have at the Meeting?

A person authorized to attend the General Meeting of Shareholders must submit the written authorization when registering to attend and may exercise the shareholder’s rights within the scope of authorization, including the rights to speak and vote in accordance with the authorization.

Applicable Legal Basis

• Law on Enterprises 2020 (59/2020/QH14), as amended by Law 76/2025/QH15: Article 145.

Notes on Applying Current Legal Regulations

This article falls under Corporate & M&A Knowledge and is presented for reference, helping readers understand the legal issue at an overview level before preparing dossiers or carrying out transactions.

Legal regulations may change over time and vary by locality, dossier type and specific circumstances. To determine the exact legal basis applicable to your case, please contact an ANT Legal lawyer at 0966.475.966 for verification and advice before proceeding.

Common Risks to Note

• Applying a legal document that has been amended, supplemented or replaced.
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• Misunderstanding the conditions, procedures, time limits or competent authority.
• Signing, filing dossiers or transacting without fully assessing legal risks.

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