Shareholders' obligation to pay up contributions
Article 53
Subject to the provisions relating to the reduction of subscribed capital, the shareholders may not be released from the obligation to pay up their contributions.
Directive (EU) 2017/1132 Article 53
Directive (EU) 2017/1132 Article 53
Other provisions in Section 2 — Safeguards as regards statutory capital
- Article 49: Experts' report on consideration other than in cash
- Article 50: Derogation from the requirement for an experts' report
- Article 51: Consideration other than in cash without an experts' report
- Article 52: Substantial acquisitions after incorporation or authorisation to commence business
- Article 54: Safeguards in the event of conversion
- Article 55: Modification of the statutes or of the instrument of incorporation
CitationArticle 53 of Directive (EU) 2017/1132 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)
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