This statistic illustrates the required share capital for establishing companies in the European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as of 2018. According to a study conducted by , Germany requires the highest amount in share capital for companies wishing to become a limited liability enterprise with a requirement of ** thousand euros. Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein are the only other countries within the European Union that require a donation of *** thousand euros or above as capital shares to become a limited liability company. There are several countries including the United Kingdom (UK) and the Netherlands that require no initial capital.
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Penta. (May 31, 2018). Total share capital required for limited liability companies in the European Union in 2018, by country (in euros) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/870156/share-capital-required-for-limited-liability-companies-european-union/
Penta. "Total share capital required for limited liability companies in the European Union in 2018, by country (in euros)." Chart. May 31, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/870156/share-capital-required-for-limited-liability-companies-european-union/
Penta. (2018). Total share capital required for limited liability companies in the European Union in 2018, by country (in euros). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 02, 2026. /statistics/870156/share-capital-required-for-limited-liability-companies-european-union/
Penta. "Total Share Capital Required for Limited Liability Companies in The European Union in 2018, by Country (in Euros)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 31 May 2018, /statistics/870156/share-capital-required-for-limited-liability-companies-european-union/
Penta, Total share capital required for limited liability companies in the European Union in 2018, by country (in euros) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/870156/share-capital-required-for-limited-liability-companies-european-union/ (last visited August 02, 2026)
Total share capital required for limited liability companies in the European Union in 2018, by country (in euros) [Graph], Penta, May 31, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/870156/share-capital-required-for-limited-liability-companies-european-union/
