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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 3§ 5602 Capital And Surplus Requirements

§ 5602 Capital And Surplus Requirements

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§ 5602 Capital And Surplus Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Companies must have a minimum amount of money to start and run.
  • •The boss in charge (commissioner) can ask for even more money to make sure the company is safe.
  • •This extra money can be used for important things like saving for emergencies or other needs, but the main amount must stay as the company's permanent money.

Example

Starting a new bank

If you want to start a bank, you need to have a certain amount of money saved up. The government might say you need even more money to make sure the bank can handle problems, like if people suddenly want to take out all their money. This extra money can be used for emergencies, but the main amount must always stay in the bank.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5602 Capital And Surplus Requirements

In addition to the minimum capital required, the commissioner may require that the consideration for the issuance of capital stock shall be sufficient to create a paid-in surplus in an amount satisfactory to the commissioner. The minimum capital and surplus may be used for the reserves required by law and for other purposes as may be permitted by the board of directors, provided that the par value or stated value of the stock subscribed shall be maintained as the permanent capital of the association, as required by Sections 5604 and 5605. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

paid-in surplusconsiderationcommissionstockdirectorthe stateadditionissuance

Related Statutes

  • § 5603 Stock Association Capital Verification
  • § 5604 Stock Association Capital Issuance
  • § 5600 Association Subscription Funds Depository
  • § 5605 Association Business Commencement Deadline
  • § 30204 Securities Depository License Application

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 5602.
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