paid-in capital

paid-in capital definition - business

paid-in capital

Funds and property contributed to a firm by its stockholders. Paid-in capital is generated when a firm issues stock in the primary market, not when the stock is traded in the secondary market. See also additional paid-in capital, contributed capital.

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