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Q.That part of share capital which can be called up only on the winding up of a company is called :

(a) Reserve capital
(b) Authorised capital
(c) Called up capital
(d) Capital reserve
Puducherry TnboardTamil Nadu HSC (DGE) Commerce Board 2020MCQ· 1mImportance★★★★★
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Capital callable only on winding up = Reserve capital — option (a).

Reserve capital is the part of the uncalled share capital that a company, by special resolution, decides to call up only in the event of its winding up. It acts as a cushion for creditors at liquidation.

Do not confuse it with the distractors:

  • (b) Authorised capital — the maximum capital a company is permitted to raise. …

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