Under the revised Company Law, shareholders of a newly established limited liability company generally must pay subscribed capital within the statutory contribution period reflect…
The commonly described ‘five-year rule’ should be explained together with its effective date, transitional treatment for older companies and the company’s actual capital needs.
The signal ledger.
These facts move the question beyond a label and into a product, money-flow and control analysis.
Bring a compact evidence docket—not a pitch deck.
Give a compliance team or counsel the operating facts that reveal the perimeter.
Questions people ask before they build.
Short answers for orientation. The right result can change with the service model and current rules.
Does this apply to joint ventures?
Generally yes for limited liability companies, including FIEs structured as LLCs. Confirm articles and transition rules for your formation date.
Can we just amend to a longer schedule?
Post-reform flexibility is constrained. Arbitrary extensions that conflict with statutory clocks are high risk—get counsel before amending.
Deep guide?
5-year capital deep page · Corporate lifecycle guide.
Primary authorities
Reviewed sources support orientation, not a fact-specific assessment.
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