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paid-in capital

Paid-in capital refers to the capital acquired by a corporation from sources other than its business operations.

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paid-in capital

Paid-in capital refers to the capital acquired by a corporation from sources other than its business operations.

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The most common source of paid-in capital is the sale of the corporation's own common and preferred stock. The amount of paid-in capital becomes part of the stockholders' equity shown in a balance sheet.