Capital Contribution
/ˈkæpɪtl ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A sum of money or assets contributed by a partner or shareholder to a company or partnership to fund its operations and obligations.
The partners made a capital contribution to finance the new project.
Forms
- capital contribution
- capital contributions
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Commentary
Capital contributions are fundamental in defining ownership interests and allocating profits and losses among partners or shareholders.
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