Authorised Share Capital

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Definition: Authorised Share Capital


Authorised Share Capital

Quick Summary of Authorised Share Capital


The total value of shares that the company could issue, as distinct from the up and paid up share capital.




Full Definition of Authorised Share Capital


A former requirement of the now repealed section 2(5)(a) of the Companies Act 1985 under which, before 1 October 2009, a company with share capital was required to state in its memorandum the amount of capital that the company was authorised by its shareholders to issue together with the number and nominal value of the shares into which it was divided.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Authorised Share Capital are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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