The Company Registers

What are company registers?

Company registers (also known as statutory books) are the official records that a UK limited company is legally required to maintain under the Companies Act 2006. They document the company’s structure, ownership, and governance, and must be kept up to date at all times.

What do the company registers include?

At a minimum, GetGround maintains the following registers for your company:

• Register of Directors

• Register of Secretaries

• Register of Members (Shareholders)

• Register of People with Significant Control (PSC)

• Register of Allotments and Transfers

• Register of Charges (if applicable)

These registers are updated whenever a relevant change occurs and are stored securely in your GetGround account, accessible at any time from your dashboard.

Why are company registers important?

• They’re a legal requirement under the Companies Act 2006

• They must be made available for inspection at your registered office (or SAIL address) within statutory timeframes upon request

• They provide evidence of ownership and decision-making, which is often required by banks, HMRC, solicitors, 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:

• When your company is formed

• Any time a change is made (e.g. share transfer, director appointment)

• Annually during the confirmation statement process

  If you have any questions about your company registers or need to request a copy, contact the GetGround support team from within your dashboard.