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Shareholder's Fund> Share Capital of a Company

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  • Introduction
  • Authorised or Nominal, or Registered Capital
  • Issued Capital
  • Subscribed Capital
  • Called-up Capital
  • Paid-up Capital
  • Reserve Capital and Capital Reserves
  • Authorised Capital vs Issued Capital
  • Issue of Different Classes of Shares
CISCE: Class 12

Difference Between Authorised Capital and Issued Capital

Basis Authorised Capital Issued Capital
Meaning Maximum capital a company can issue Part of authorised capital offered to public
Disclosure Stated in the Memorandum of Association Stated in the Articles of Association
Limit It is equal to or more than the issued capital. It is equal to or less than the authorised capital.
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12

Key Points: Share Capital of a Company

  • Share Capital is the total money raised by issuing shares, representing ownership in the company.
  • Authorised Capital is the maximum amount a company can issue, as stated in its Memorandum of Association.
  • Issued Capital is the part of the authorised capital offered to the public for subscription.
  • Subscribed Capital is the portion of issued capital that investors agree to take.
  • Called-up Capital is the amount demanded by the company, and Paid-up Capital is what shareholders actually pay; the difference is called Calls-in-Arrears.
  • Reserve Capital is the part of subscribed capital to be called only during winding up.
  • A Prospectus invites the public to buy shares, and the company must receive at least 90% subscription before allotting shares.
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