What if the company is short of money and the shareholders don't contribute?

Legal analysis: According to the relevant laws and regulations of our country, after the establishment of the company, if the shareholders do not contribute, it will constitute a breach of contract for contribution. In addition to paying in full to the company, it shall also be liable for breach of contract to the shareholders who have paid in full on time.

Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 28 Shareholders shall pay their respective subscribed capital contributions in full and on time in accordance with the Articles of Association. Where shareholders make capital contributions in cash, they shall deposit their capital contributions in full into the account opened by the limited liability company in the bank; Where non-monetary property is used as capital contribution, the formalities for the transfer of property rights shall be handled according to law. Where a shareholder fails to pay the capital contribution in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, he shall be liable for breach of contract to the shareholder who has paid the capital contribution in full and on time.

Article 29 After a shareholder has paid the capital contribution specified in the Articles of Association in full, the representative designated by all shareholders or the agent entrusted by all shareholders shall submit the application for company registration, the Articles of Association and other documents to the company registration authority to apply for registration of establishment.