Information transparency of corporations as a tool to protect the interests of shareholders

The study examines the role of information transparency of corporations in protecting the interests of shareholders. The article defines information transparency, describes how it is fixed at the legislative level. The possibility of shareholders, based on the norms of the law, to request this or that information about the company's activities, as well as the conditions under which such a request is possible, is being considered. It is also explained that improving information transparency is not just an obligation before the law, but also testifies to corporate social responsibility, which can become an advantage in the market and maintain the loyalty of shareholders and investors.