This document summarizes different types of share capital for a company:
- Authorized capital is the maximum value of shares a company is allowed to issue as stated in its memorandum. Issued capital is the value of shares offered to the public and is less than authorized capital. Called-up capital refers to the portion of issued capital that shareholders have paid for. Uncalled capital is the remaining amount that can be called in the future. Paid-up capital is the portion of issued capital that has been paid by shareholders through primary share offerings. Reserve capital is part of uncalled capital that can only be called in the event of company liquidation.