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Authorised share capital The highest amount of share capital that a company can issue. The amount is set out in the company's memorandum of association.
Called-up capital All the shares called by a company when it issues shares. When calls have been made for the whole of the share price and the shareholders have paid, the shares become paid-up share capital.