Capital injection
Paying subscribed capital through FX channels.
China Law Key Words · Banking, FX and Capital Controls
Capital Account & Cross-Border Capital
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Keyword hub for capital-account flows into and out of China entities—registered capital, equity changes, and investor cash planning.
Last reviewed 21 August 2026
The rule in 60 seconds
Start with the rule, then map it to your situation
This briefing separates the core issue from the next research and counsel steps.
Equity events
Transfers and restructurings with bank/SAFE interfaces.
Key distinction: This is general orientation. Company type, documents, location and timing can change the analysis.
Which situation are you in?
Start with the event, then test the rule
Scenario 01
Capital injection
Paying subscribed capital through FX channels.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 02
Equity events
Transfers and restructurings with bank/SAFE interfaces.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 03
Not trade cash
Keep capital events distinct from trade and service payments.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 04
Residual capital
Liquidation residuals need clean capital histories.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Key steps
A simple sequence for this topic
01
Align AoA capital with bank plan
Subscription vs paid-in.
02
Schedule FX injections
Before operating cash crisis.
03
Keep contribution evidence
For later exit.
04
Separate capital from loans
Documentation differs.
Review checklist
What to check before you choose the next step
Align AoA capital with bank plan
Subscription vs paid-in.
Schedule FX injections
Before operating cash crisis.
Keep contribution evidence
For later exit.
Separate capital from loans
Documentation differs.
Coordinate with 5-year clock
Company Law duties.
Why this matters
The issue usually reaches beyond a single filing
Capital injection
Paying subscribed capital through FX channels.
Equity events
Transfers and restructurings with bank/SAFE interfaces.
Not trade cash
Keep capital events distinct from trade and service payments.
Residual capital
Liquidation residuals need clean capital histories.
Recommended reading path
Move from the rule to the right depth of guidance
Common situations
Recognise the issue before you choose the response
Capital injection
Paying subscribed capital through FX channels.
Equity events
Transfers and restructurings with bank/SAFE interfaces.
Not trade cash
Keep capital events distinct from trade and service payments.
Frequently asked questions
Questions readers commonly need answered next
Is registered capital the same as cash in bank?
Subscription vs paid-in differs—banks and Company Law both care about the path of actual funds.
Parent?
Banking/FX hub.
Guides & articles
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