What is the register of a shareholder?
A shareholders’ register is a crucial document kept by a company that lists all of its shareholders. It is an official, legal record that provides evidence of who owns shares in the company and how many they own. The register is a definitive record of the company’s ownership.
How to access it?
Companies within the EU are legally obligated to maintain their own register of members (i.e., shareholders). This register must include details like the names and addresses of members, the number of shares each member holds, and the amount paid or agreed to be paid on those shares.
As an officer or member of the company, you have the right to inspect this register without charge. It is typically kept at the company’s registered office or a designated principal place of business.