Authorized capital stocks is a term used in the context of business and finance to refer to the maximum amount of share capital that a company is allowed to issue. Synonyms for authorized capital stocks include authorized share capital, registered capital, authorized capital, authorized shares, and nominal capital. These terms all refer to the same concept of the maximum amount of capital that a business can raise through the issuance of shares. The authorized capital stocks are established at the time of a company's incorporation and can be increased or decreased through a formal resolution of the shareholders. This concept is important for investors and shareholders in understanding the potential size and growth of a company.