Definitions for "Contributing Shares"
Shares on which only part of the capital has been paid. The outstanding money is payable at times specified in the terms of the issue or specified by the company. See also partly paid shares.
A share that is partly paid, ie the par value is not fully paid. This occurs frequently with shares in mining and no liability companies. Cannot be held by minors.
Shares that are not fully paid (usually refers to no liability companies).