Share capital contribution in cash or kind

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CA Akhil Goyal (Querist)

15 November 2013 Hello Members,

I want to know that, i have to incorporate a company of paid up capital of 2 crore and the proposed director desires to bring its own asset/property and transfer this to company without consideration in order to fulfill the capital of Rs. 2 crore.

Is it mandatory to bring capital other than cash in case of Private limited company.?
Kindly update me on this urgent basis.
Thanks

Nikhil Kaushik

Nikhil Kaushik (Expert)

16 November 2013 no...it is not mandatory to bring in cash. the consideration can be brought in kind also.

CA Akhil Goyal

CA Akhil Goyal (Querist)

16 November 2013 If possible , then pl quote me the section so that i can discuss with client by showing them section.

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma

(Expert)

25 July 2025 Sure! You can refer to the following **sections of the Companies Act, 2013** to explain that capital contribution **can be in cash or kind**:

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### Relevant Sections:

1. **Section 2(52) – Definition of "Paid-up Share Capital"**

* "Paid-up share capital" means the amount of money **credited as paid on shares issued**; it can include **consideration other than cash**.

2. **Section 2(30) – Definition of "Share Capital"**

* Share capital can be issued for **consideration in money or money’s worth**, which means contribution can be in cash or other assets/property.

3. **Section 62(1)(b) – Issue of shares other than for cash**

* This section allows a company to **issue shares for consideration other than cash**, such as **assets or property**.

4. **Rule 13 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014**

* Deals with allotment of shares against **non-cash consideration**, specifying procedure for valuation and due diligence.

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### Summary you can share with your client:

> "As per **Section 2(30) and Section 62(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013**, the company may issue shares for consideration either in cash or in the form of other assets/property (money’s worth). Hence, it is **not mandatory to bring capital only in cash**. Contribution in kind is allowed, subject to proper valuation and compliance with the applicable rules."

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If you want, I can also help draft a short explanation letter for your client quoting these sections. Would you like that?

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