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

The funds raised by a company through the issuance of shares to shareholders, known as share capital, provide financial resources for business operations and growth while also representing ownership in the company. Different legal entity types in Russia, including Limited Liability Company (ООО), Private joint-stock company (ЗАО), Public joint-stock company (ОАО), Branch Office, Holding Company, have specific share capital requirements based on their structure and objectives.