Can the receivables of shareholders be added to the company’s capital?

It is possible to add the amounts owed to shareholders, recorded in accounts 331, 431, and other relevant accounts in the uniform chart of accounts, as capital, provided that the shareholders have deposited these amounts as cash into the company. For this process, a report by a Certified Public Accountant (SMMM) or a Sworn-in Certified Public Accountant (YMM) must be prepared, and other procedures outlined below must be followed.

General Information on the Subject:

Adding the Receivables of Shareholders in Turkey to the Company’s Capital

In companies operating in Turkey, adding the receivables of shareholders to the company’s capital is a frequently used method, especially to strengthen the company’s financial structure and benefit from tax advantages. This process plays an important role in both improving financial statements and supporting long-term growth by increasing the company’s equity. Companies can increase their capital in accordance with Turkey’s tax legislation and commercial laws under certain conditions and procedures.

What Does Adding Receivables to Capital Mean?

Adding the cash receivables of shareholders to the company’s capital means that the shareholders’ receivables are permanently injected into the company as capital through a capital increase. This process reduces the company’s debt burden and allows the receivables of shareholders to be settled through a capital increase without an actual cash outflow. This method can be particularly beneficial for companies with weak capital structures or high levels of debt, as it helps maintain financial balance.

Adding Receivables to Capital and Tax Advantages

Adding receivables to the capital also has benefits in terms of inflation adjustment. While the amounts of shareholders’ receivables are not subject to inflation adjustment, the capital account is adjusted for inflation.

By increasing the capital, the company’s debts decrease, and its equity increases, resulting in a financially healthier structure.

Process and Considerations

To add shareholders’ cash receivables to the capital, an SMMM or YMM report must be prepared, a general assembly must be held, and a decision on capital increase must be made. Subsequently, an application must be made to the trade registry office, and the process must be announced in the trade registry gazette. After these steps, notifications must be made to the tax office, social security institution, banks, and other relevant parties.

Sample Journal Entry:

_________________________ / _________________________

501 UNPAID CAPITAL

       500 CAPITAL

Capital Commitment

_________________________ / _________________________

331 PAYABLES TO SHAREHOLDERS

         501 UNPAID CAPITAL

Transfer of shareholder receivables to capital commitment

_________________________ / _________________________

Source: Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants
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