Paid-up Capital — Glossary

◈Definition

Paid-up capital is the value of shares that shareholders have actually subscribed and paid for in full. It is the observable measure of how much capital has been raised from shareholders. Paid-up capital can never exceed authorised capital — only equal it. When you see paid-up equal to authorised, the company has fully utilised its ceiling and must raise authorised capital before issuing any additional equity.

◉See also

Authorised Capital
The maximum share capital a company is legally permitted to issue.
Subscribed Capital
The portion of issued share capital that investors have agreed to take up.

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