What is share capital?

✅ In brief

Share capital corresponds to contributions made by shareholders or partners, or by the sole shareholder, when creating a company.

It may consist of money, assets or other contributions depending on the case.
Capital can help finance the launch and give the company an initial financial base.
Capital is used in particular to finance the start of the activity and give the company an initial financial base.
It can also strengthen the company's credibility with certain partners, clients or banks.

Leegal helps you structure the information required for creation: French legal form, directors, shareholders or partners, capital, registered office and activity.
Documents to sign and supporting documents to attach are prepared from your answers.
The process separates internal file elements from official formalities such as the legal notice, registry or beneficial owners.

Define an amount consistent with your project.
Check whether a capital deposit is required.
Understand that capital can influence credibility with partners or banks.
Creating a company involves more documents than operating in your own name: articles of association, director, shareholders or partners, share capital, registered office and beneficial owners.
Some formalities trigger mandatory official fees that do not depend on Leegal.
A setup with several shareholders or partners, a specific contribution or a regulated activity may require professional advice.

Leegal is not a law firm or an accounting firm.
The platform provides an assistant, templates, a formalities service and, where necessary, referral to professionals.
For a personalized legal, tax, social security or accounting question, it is recommended to seek advice from a qualified professional.

Leegal makes company preparation easier, but structural decisions must be reviewed carefully before filing.

Updated on: 06/07/2026

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