Register of Directors

Q: Who has access to the Register of Directors?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(27, 28, 29)&quot;&gt;The register must be open for inspection by any shareholder of the company free of charge, and by any other person upon payment of a small fee.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Q: What happens if the Register of Directors is not kept properly?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(27, 28, 29)&quot;&gt;Failure to maintain the register accurately is an offense under the Companies Act and can result in fines for the company and its officers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Q: Does it include alternate directors?

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: rgb(27, 28, 29)&quot;&gt;Yes, the register must also include the particulars of any alternate or substitute directors appointed by a director.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Last Updated 28 Jul 2025

The Register of Directors is a mandatory record that a company must keep, listing all its current and past directors. It includes their full name, identification number, nationality, residential address, and their dates of appointment and cessation.

Why is the Register of Directors Important?

The Register of Directors provides a transparent and official record of the company's leadership. It is a key part of the company's statutory compliance and is used by regulators, shareholders, and other stakeholders to identify who is legally responsible for the management of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has access to the Register of Directors?

The register must be open for inspection by any shareholder of the company free of charge, and by any other person upon payment of a small fee.

What happens if the Register of Directors is not kept properly?

Failure to maintain the register accurately is an offense under the Companies Act and can result in fines for the company and its officers.

Does it include alternate directors?

Yes, the register must also include the particulars of any alternate or substitute directors appointed by a director.