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What Is Authorized Share Capital? Authorized share capital is the number of stock units (shares) that a company can issue as stated in its memorandum of association or its articles of incorporation.

The authorised share capital refers to the maximum nominal value of the shares that a company is authorised to issue in terms of its memorandum, while the issued share capital is that part of the authorised share capital which has effectively been issued and taken up by shareholder/s.

The minimum amount of the authorised capital should not be less than 1lakh. There is no maximum limit. Later on, after the incorporation and issue of shares, any change or modification in authorised capital is decided by shareholders in a general meeting.

The authorised share capital refers to the maximum nominal value of the shares that a company is authorised to issue in terms of its memorandum, while the issued share capital is that part of the authorised share capital which has effectively been issued and taken up by shareholder/s.

The minimum authorized capital for a private company in Malta is € 1,164.69 and that of a public company- € 46,587.47.

An external AIFM is required to hold initial capital of €125,000 whilst an internal AIFM's capital requirement is set at €300,000.

Persons setting up a company must first register the company with the Registrar of Companies. Once all documents are received, the registration of companies for tax purposes in Malta is straightforward. A company is required to register for income tax purposes when: A company is incorporated in Malta.

Company registration requirements - In order to form a company in Malta, you would need to: Fill in an online company application form. ... Complete the required due diligence documents on the directors and shareholders. Once these are received, our compliance team will review the documents.