Company Register
/ˈkʌmpəni ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
Definitions
- (n.) An official public record maintained by a governmental authority listing details of registered companies.
The company register contains information on the company's directors and share capital.
- (n.) A document or database used internally by a company to track its shareholders and share transactions.
The company secretary updated the company register to record the new shareholder.
Forms
- company register
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Commentary
Often statutory in nature, the company register serves both public transparency and internal governance purposes; definitions may vary by jurisdiction.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.