The Company Registers
Company registers (statutory books) are official records a UK limited company is legally required to maintain
What are company registers?
Company registers (also known as statutory books) are official records a UK limited company is legally required to maintain. They document the company’s structure, ownership, and governance.
What do the company registers include?
At a minimum, GetGround maintains the following registers for your company:
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Register of Directors
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Register of Secretaries
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Register of Members (Shareholders)
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Register of People with Significant Control (PSC)
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Register of Allotments and Transfers
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Register of Charges (if applicable)
These registers are updated whenever there’s a relevant change and are stored digitally in your GetGround account.
Why are company registers important?
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They’re a legal requirement under the Companies Act 2006
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They must be made available for inspection at your registered office (or SAIL address)
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They provide evidence of ownership and decision-making, useful for banks, HMRC, and investors
Who maintains the registers?
If you use GetGround’s company secretarial service (included in your subscription), we manage and update your statutory registers on your behalf.
You’ll see updated versions in your GetGround dashboard whenever changes occur, such as a new shareholder or director.
When are they updated?
Company registers are updated:
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When your company is formed
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Any time a change is made (e.g. share transfer, director appointment)
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Annually during the confirmation statement process