Maintenance of Statutory Registers
Under the Companies Act, 2013, every company is required to maintain various statutory registers and records at its registered office or in the prescribed manner. Proper maintenance of statutory registers helps companies ensure transparency, maintain corporate governance standards, and remain compliant with legal requirements.
At CorpAlign, we assist businesses in maintaining and updating statutory registers as per applicable corporate laws and regulations.
Our Statutory Register Maintenance Services
• Maintenance of Register of Members
• Register of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
• Register of Directors’ Shareholding
• Register of Charges
• Register of Share Transfers
• Register of Share Allotments
• Register of Loans, Guarantees, and Investments
• Register of Contracts and Arrangements
• Register of Related Party Transactions
• Maintenance of Minutes Books
• Maintenance of Board Meeting and General Meeting Records
• Updating corporate records after changes in shareholding, directors, or capital structure
Importance of Maintaining Statutory Registers
Proper statutory records help companies to:
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013
• Maintain transparency in company operations
• Avoid penalties and regulatory issues
• Support ROC inspections and audits
• Maintain accurate ownership and management records
• Build confidence among investors and stakeholders
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to maintain proper statutory registers may result in:
• Penalties under Companies Act
• Regulatory notices and compliance defaults
• Issues during audits or due diligence
• Difficulty in ROC filings and inspections
• Legal disputes regarding ownership or management
Accurate record maintenance helps businesses avoid unnecessary legal and operational risks.
Benefits to take CorpAlign professional assistance
• Proper maintenance of statutory records
• Timely updating of registers
• Compliance with legal requirements
• Organized corporate documentation
• Smooth audits and regulatory inspections
Well-maintained registers also strengthen corporate governance and investor confidence.