Paid-Up Capital
/ˌpeɪd ʌp ˈkæpɪtl/
Definitions
- (n.) The portion of a company's capital that shareholders have fully paid for, representing equity invested and not subject to further calls.
The company's paid-up capital stood at one million dollars after the latest share issuance.
Forms
- paid-up capital
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Commentary
Paid-up capital is a key concept in corporate finance indicating the funds actually received from shareholders, distinct from authorized capital.
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