1a. Concept and Main Features of a Joint-Stock Company. 1b. Shareholders of a Joint-Stock Company. 1c. Differences Between a Limited Liability Company and Joint-Stock Company. 2a. Shares in a Joint-Stock Company. 2b. Corporate Rights Attested by Shares. 2c. Ordinary and Preferred Shares. 3a. Charter of a Joint-Stock Company. Share 3b. Capital of a Joint-Stock Company. 4. Management of a Joint-Stock Company and its Governing Bodies. 4b. General Meeting of Shareholders. 4c. Board of Directors and Its Competence