What is the difference between share capital and capital deposit?

✅ In brief

Share capital (capital social) is the amount contributed to the company. Capital deposit is the step where these funds are deposited before registration.

🧭 What you need to know

• The share capital (capital social) appears in the statuts.
• The capital deposit mainly concerns cash contributions.
• A deposit certificate may be requested to create some companies.
• The capital is not a price paid to Leegal.

🛠️ How Leegal supports you

• Leegal helps you understand the wording shown during the creation process and prepare a clearer file.
• The flow can organize information, documents and points to watch, but it does not replace a personalized review.
• If your situation is specific, it is still preferable to ask a chartered accountant, a lawyer or another qualified professional for advice.

🔎 Points to check

• The amount of capital chosen.
• Each associé’s or shareholder’s contributions.
• The deposit institution.
• The certificate to attach to the file.

⚖️ Limits to know

• Leegal is not a law firm or an accounting firm.
• Leegal explains the options and helps prepare formalities, but does not choose for you.
• Tax, social security or personal asset consequences can depend on your actual situation.

📌 Key takeaway

Share capital and capital deposit are linked, but they are not the same thing.

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Updated on: 08/07/2026