Direct answer: A capital increase changes funding and ownership. Purpose, valuation, subscription, pre-emption and dilution should be settled before approval.

Practical steps

• Set the funding need and valuation
• Review the articles and pre-emption rights
• Obtain corporate approval
• Prove cash or value in-kind contributions
• Amend records and UBO data

Documents and decisions

• Use-of-funds plan
• Valuation and investor terms
• Corporate resolution
• Payment evidence
• Updated ownership documents

Common mistakes

• Moving funds too early
• Ignoring dilution
• Unsupported in-kind valuation
• Poor source-of-funds records

Frequently asked question

Must every shareholder subscribe?

It depends on the entity, constitutional documents and approved structure.

Next step

Review the activity, ownership, funding and licensing path before commitments. See Legal Protector in English and related articles, then request a project-specific legal assessment.

Source and legal review

Primary official source: GAFI Investor Service Center Guide. Legal reviewer: Tarek Ibrahim. Reviewed on 4 October 2026. Requirements must be rechecked at filing.