Paid-in Capital
实缴资本
Also known as: paid-up capital
The portion of registered capital actually contributed by shareholders. The gap between registered and paid-in capital is a useful risk signal: a company promising large capital but having paid in little may have limited assets to back its obligations.
Full guide: registered vs paid in capital
Related terms: registered capital · business license
Appears in these guides
- The Chinese Business License (营业执照): A Field-by-Field Guide
- Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): China's 18-Character Company ID
- Legal Representative (法定代表人): Power, Liability, and Why It Matters to You
- Registered Capital vs. Paid-in Capital: What the Numbers Really Tell You
- Beyond the Basics: Chinese Litigation, Enforcement, and Risk Signals
- The Official Chinese Sources for Company Data You Should Know
- Chinese Company Verification: Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Verify an Alibaba Supplier (Step-by-Step)
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