The responsibility of a limited liability company with authorized fictitious capital: Evidence from the emerging market

The phenomenon of law related to the capital subscribed and fully paid up company is limited liability companies in Indonesia, many of which are not real. The aim of this research is to answer the question: "What is the legality and legal consequences of an establishment with a fictitious authorized capital?". The research was conducted via the study of literature with this type of normative legal research supported by an empirical approach. The results of the research contribute to knowledge that the responsibility of a limited liability company with a capital payment basis is fictitious when the establishment does not essentially meet the validity of the establishment of the limited liability company itself, whether based on terms “materially” or “formally”. The terms formilnya (“formally”) depositing of the authorized capital must be issued and paid-up in full. Although the capital is fictitious or not real, if it has been approved by a legal entity, then it remains as a legitimate legal entity, but the substance of it is a limited liability company. Depositing the authorized capital which is not real contradicts the nature of the limited liability company as a legal entity

Digitalization and Growth of Small Businesses

On November 8, 2016, Government of India declared demonetization of all Rs. 500/- and Rs.1000/- currency notes towards a cashless society and create a digital India. The point of sale (PoS) and prepaid instruments are the most popular systems currently installed by merchants and service providers for receiving payments from customers. The primary focus of the study is to understand the adaptability, affordability, acceptability, and sustainability of the payments system as seen from the point of view of small merchants. A total of 221 responses were collected in Chennai. Results show that cash remains the most preferred mode for business. It is required for the working capital, payment of employee remuneration, wages, and others. With regards to the use of payment systems such as POS and prepaid instruments, awareness needs to be created of the benefits in having non-cash transactions. Improving credit worthiness and eligibility to receive loans from banks is one such benefit which would convince the merchants. However, too many systems could confuse the merchants and customers.