What is selskabskapital (share capital)?

In short

Selskabskapital is the capital owners commit to a company at formation — at least DKK 20,000 for an ApS and DKK 400,000 for an A/S.

In practice

The capital is not a fee: the money belongs to the company and can be used in operations from day one. It can also be contributed in kind (equipment, say) — that requires a valuation report from an auditor.

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Related terms

• ApS (private limited company)
• Aktieselskab (A/S, public limited company)
• Egenkapital (equity)
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