Authorized Share Capital

Alteration of Share Capital
An increase, reduction, or any other change in the share capital of a company. Alteration of share capital includes processes like consolidation, subdivision, and cancellation of unissued shares.
Authorized Share Capital
Authorized share capital refers to the maximum amount of share capital that a company is authorized to issue as detailed in the company's memorandum of association. It is sometimes referred to as nominal share capital, nominal capital, or registered capital.
Issued Share Capital
Issued share capital refers to the total amount of a company’s shares that have been issued and are held by shareholders. This serves as a subset of the company's authorized share capital.
Nominal Capital
Nominal capital, also referred to as authorized share capital, represents the maximum amount of share capital that a company is authorized to issue to shareholders as per its corporate charter.
Nominal Share Capital
Nominal share capital, also known as authorized share capital, is the maximum value of shares that a company can legally issue as stated in its corporate charter.
Registered Capital (Authorized Share Capital)
Registered capital, also referred to as authorized share capital, is the maximum amount of share capital that a company is authorized to issue to shareholders as stated in its corporate charter.
Share Capital
Share capital is a crucial component of a company's finances, received from its owners or shareholders in exchange for shares. It represents the equity funding that a company relies on to conduct its operations and grow.
Unissued Share Capital
Unissued share capital refers to the portion of a company's authorized share capital that has not yet been issued to shareholders. It is the difference between the authorized share capital and the issued share capital.

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