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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