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Authorised Capital
The short answer
The maximum amount of share capital a company is legally permitted to issue to shareholders, as stated in its articles of incorporation.
What is Authorised Capital?
The maximum amount of share capital a company is legally permitted to issue to shareholders, as stated in its articles of incorporation.
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