Grundkapital

share capital, registered capital

noun GROONT-kah-pee-tahl Rare

Usage Note

Grundkapital is the nominal capital of a German Aktiengesellschaft (AG), stated in the articles of association. The minimum is 50,000 euros. It differs from Eigenkapital (equity) by being the fixed statutory amount.

Examples

"Das Grundkapital der AG beträgt eine Million Euro."

Natural Translation

The share capital of the AG amounts to one million euros.

Literal Translation

The registered capital of the AG amounts to one million euros.

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