No general minimum
Most sectors have no legal minimum. Regulated businesses such as banking, insurance, some telecom and travel services have their own thresholds.
The five-year rule
Since 1 July 2024, shareholders of a limited liability company must pay in their subscribed capital within five years of incorporation. Setting a high figure “to look substantial” creates a real obligation.
How to choose
Add up your first 18–24 months of rent, salaries and working capital until the company earns revenue. Then sense-check against what your bank and any licensing authority will expect.
Related: Company Law capital compliance · WFOE registration
Reviewed by Admin, Choi & Partners · 3 October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice.