Owner’s contribution

Owner’s contribution is value that the owner puts into the business. A contribution by the owner shows that the owner is backing the business, is sharing the risk in starting the business and is confident that the business will succeed.

Owner’s contribution for existing businesses is determined by the value of the business. For a new business the owner contribute own funds towards starting the business, but this may also include the value of work done towards starting the business.

Owner’s contribution is considered on a case-by-case basis.