What defines share capital, and how does it contribute within Germany?

The funds raised by a company through issuing shares to shareholders, known as share capital, provide financial resources for business operations and growth and signify ownership in the company. Different legal entity types in Germany, like Limited Liability Company (GmbH), Limited Liability Entrepreneurial Company (UG (haftungsbeschränkt)), Public Limited Company (AG), Branch Office, Holding Company, have specific share capital requirements based on their structure and goals.