The article reveals the theoretical principles of the formation of the corporate culture of joint-stock companies. The stages and technologies of its formation are revealed. As you know, the culture of the enterprise determines its originality, uniqueness. Consequently, the successful adaptation of a person to the organization is determined not only by the fulfillment of official duties and orders of the management, but also by embedding in the corporate culture by sharing common values and accepting the existing rules and norms of behavior and interaction.