Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

According to SEBI guidelines, Minimum Subscription cannot be less than....... percentage of the issued amount.

Options:

25%

50%

90%

No limit is prescribed

Correct Answer:

90%

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- 90%.

It is to be noted that ‘minimum subscription’ of capital cannot be less than 90% of the issued amount according to SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000. If this condition is not satisfied, the company shall forthwith refund the entire subscription amount received. If a delay occurs beyond 8 days from the date of closure of subscription list, the company shall be liable to pay the amount with interest at the rate of 15% [Section 73(2)].