Quick Summary
Statutory Registers are official records maintained by companies as required by the Companies Act, including member register, director register, and charge register.
Every company is required to maintain certain statutory registers and records at its registered office. These registers must be kept updated and open for inspection by members and ROC.
Key Statutory Registers
- Register of Members (MGT-1): Shareholder details, shareholding pattern
- Register of Directors (MBP-4): Director details, DIN, shareholding
- Register of Charges: Details of all mortgages and charges
- Register of Debenture Holders: If debentures issued
- Register of Contracts: Contracts with related parties
- Register of Loans/Investments: Loans given, investments made
- Register of Secretarial Standards: Compliance with SS-1, SS-2
Maintenance Requirements
- Kept at registered office
- Kept permanently (or minimum specified period)
- Can be maintained in electronic form
- Open for member inspection
- Updates required for various changes
Key Points
- Mandatory books under Companies Act
- Must be kept at registered office
- Open for member inspection
- Can be maintained electronically
- Penalties for non-maintenance