What are the types of Share Capital?

There are four types of Share Capital:

1. Authorised Share Capital is also referred to, at times, as registered capital. This is the total of the share capital which a limited company is allowed (authorized) to issue to its shareholders.
2. Issued Share Capital is the total of the share capital issued to shareholders.
3. Called up Share Capital is the total amount of issued capital for which the shareholders are required to pay.
4. Paid up Share Capital is the amount of share capital paid by the shareholders.