Your rights as a shareholder will vary from offer to offer, and will be outlined in the company’s shareholder agreement and/or company constitution, as well as arising through general company law. Please make sure that you read and understand all relevant documents before making any investment.
Some of the key rights usually attached to shares include:
The right to vote (unless they are non-voting shares).
The right to an equal share in dividends.
The right to an equal share in the distribution of the surplus assets of the company upon liquidation.