Under China’s Company Law, there is generally no minimum registered capital requirement for small-sized companies engaged in normal business operations. So shareholders are free to determine the amount of capital based on their mutual agreement and the company’s operational needs.

However, for businesses operating in special industries—such as finance, insurance, or foreign-invested enterprises—specific laws and regulations may impose minimum capital requirements. In such cases, those legal provisions shall prevail.

Additionally, the Company Law requires that the registered capital be fully paid in within five years from the date the company is established. This ensures that companies have sufficient financial support while allowing flexibility for startups and small businesses to grow gradually.

Therefore, while the law offers flexibility for small companies in ordinary sectors, compliance with sector-specific capital rules and the five-year contribution timeline is essential for legal operation and financial credibility.