# What is paid-up capital? — Robo Company Secretary
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## What is paid-up capital?

Last updated: 20 September 2026 Answer from Robo Company Secretary How we write answers

Paid-up capital is the value paid or credited as paid on issued shares. Cash subscriptions become company funds; properly documented non-cash consideration is also possible. The Companies Act 2016 removed par value and the old authorised-capital concept. The capital needed in practice depends on the business, licences and financing requirements.

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Sources: Companies Act 2016 ss.74, 78

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### Key facts

- Paid-up capital belongs to the company
- Cash and properly documented non-cash consideration are possible
- Shares have no par value under the Companies Act 2016

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