The takeover of joint stock companies is a very complex and often time-consuming process. Legal framework on the national and international level in a number of its provisions recognize the often divergent and conflict interests of different groups of shareholders within the company. Also, recognize the situation when, in some societies there is a majority participation of other companies, as well as many opportunities to take advantage of this position to the detriment of other shareholders. Therefore, special attention is paid to related parties, to the legal provisions to protect the rights of minority shareholders. The legislator in situations where there is a joint stock company takeover which is listed on the stock exchange or regulated market recognizes the additional threat to minority shareholders and the need for special protection because such society is much more open to the possibility of a majority participation in the company and consequently its takeover. After the takeover of company changes in the internal structure of joint stock companies are evident, where a particular entity obtains control of decision-making at the general assembly and control of the governing bodies of the company. According to the reaction of the management to the takeover offer, if it is supported or not, and consequently proposes that the shareholders adopt or oppose it, in practice, vary friendly takeovers and hostile takeovers. The most common reasons for the takeover of joint stock companies are: synergy, portfolio diversification, horizontal and vertical integration and improvement of management hypothesis.