The company register is a document that contains all the important information regarding your company following its incorporation. Upon formation, you are legally required to hold a company register at your registered office and keep this maintained with any changes to the information that it contains.

The company register consists of a number of company documents, which need to be kept and maintained from the date of incorporation. The main company registers are:

• Register of Applications and Allotments: this shows the composition of shares and shareholders within your company.
• Register of Transfers: this records any share transfers that may have taken place between shareholders.
• Register of Members: this is a list of the names and addresses of all shareholders in the company. It also shows the number and class of share that each shareholder possesses.
• Register of Directors & Secretaries: this details the name and address of directors and secretaries in the company.

There are other important sections of the company register that are particularly vital in its maintenance as a current record.  You are legally required to keep a record of changes within the company and minutes of board meetings. Many companies will also include other documentation relating to the company, such as correspondence with the Registrar of Companies.

A company register may also include other documents received when you register a company, such as the incorporation certificate, or the memorandum and articles of association. The incorporation certificate is proof of the company’s existence and formation. The memorandum and articles highlight information about the company: its name, its registered office, its liability. In addition, this document assists with the internal regulation of the company, often guiding procedure.

Having a physical copy of the Company Register is an efficient and safe way to keep track of any changes within the company, allowing you to complete your annual accounts and annual return at the end of the year without hassle. This is important, because late filing of these can lead to fines of up to £1500.

You can order a printed company register as part of our online company formation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our customer support team on 0844 893 0808.