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How do you calculate paid-up capital?

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The actual term is 'paid in' capital

It is the capital paid in by shareholders to the co above and beyond shared capital.

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How you calculate the paid up capital?
The paid up capital = Number of authorised shares x nominal value per share
What is paid up capital?
It is Par Value of share issued
What is paid-up-capital?
Paid-up capital means the total amount which is actually paid to the company.
What is the difference between paid up Capital and Authorized capital?
The Authorised Capital is the amount of capital which a limited company COULD issue.(10,000 shares of £1 each) Paid up capital is the amount actually issued.(2842 shares of £1 each fully paid)
Where to look for paid up capital in financial statement?
Paid up capital will be kept in debit side in accounting statement